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#0211 Managing Difficult Times in the Foster Home

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(2002)

Charles E. Confer

This is the fifth in Charles Confer's current series of curricula for foster families. As with the initial four curricula, Managing Difficult Times in the Foster Home provides a solid foundation for skills building either in a group training format or as a self-instruction program for foster parents.

The curriculum goals include:

* Definitions and examples of what a 'difficult time' actually is.
* The importance of maintaining a strong personal relationship with the youth
* Less is More as a guide to interventions.
* The importance of LISTENING
* Attitudes and Values which will assist the parent to manage the difficult times.
* Various interventions and skills to be used in managing difficult times.
* Actions foster parents can implement to take care of themselves as they manage difficult times in the foster family.
* Actions which may prevent difficult times from occurring in the family.

Specific skill objectives of the training program include:
* Foster parents will be able to identify and describe situations which are generally accepted as 'difficult times.'
* Foster parents will identify personal values and attitudes which will enable them to successfully manage 'difficult times' when they occur in the foster home.
* Foster parents will practice skills to be used with youth to manage or prevent difficult times.
* Foster parents will explore actions they can take to help themselves cope with family 'difficult times.'

#0211 Managing Difficult Times in the Foster Home $6.50 Ea. 10+ $5.55 Ea.

#0212 Managing Difficult Times in the Foster Home: Trainer's Guide: $25.00