SESSION 16:
MOTHER AND CHILD GETTING TO KNOW
EACH OTHER (PART 2)
'KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU'
Session 16
OBJECTIVES
The following objectives are set for Session 16:
At the end of the session, the mother-child pair should
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have interacted with each other, following directed instructions;
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have developed a stronger bond;
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be aware of self;
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have focused on building trust;
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have used play to facilitate communication;
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have developed relatedness; and
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have focused on nurturing, engagement, the setting of challenges and structure according
to the Marschak Interaction Method (MIM) and theraplay principles.
PREPARATION
Prepare for the MIM session. Set out all the materials needed. Have chairs or blankets on the
floor with chairs facing each other.
MATERIALS
The following will be needed for this session:
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Paper and pen to take the register and for notes on the session.
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Invoice book and money for travelling expenses
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Blankets and chairs
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Clay for children groups - first 20-minute group
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Pre-written instructions for the MIM activity on numbered pieces of paper for every
child-mother pair
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Cotton wool
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A4 paper
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Water
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Balls of wool
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Paint and paint brushes
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Hand lotion
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Bubbles
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Toilet paper
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Towels
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Newspaper
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Small packets of 'Smartie' chocolate (or other small chocolates) for each child-mother
pair
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