Supporting Children Optional Module C C-1R2MR Option C

Mental Health Continuum Model  Like you, your children will be require to adjust to the reunion and will experience a range of emotions  Expect some reacting (yellow) changes in mood and behaviour as during this adjustment based on developmental age and stage ILL HEALTHY REACTINGINJURED C-2R2MR Option C

Strategies for Supporting Children  Slowly resume old rules and routines  Be patient and let child set pace for reconnecting  Both parents spend one on one time with children  Avoid over-scheduling  Focus on successes, limit criticisms  Discuss separation experience with returning parent C-3R2MR Option C

Your Child Needs  You to go slowly and follow their lead  Be patient  Unconditional love C-4R2MR Option C