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Being in nurturing, supportive relationships are critical for children to develop into healthy, resilient adults. This concept forms the first of the 4 Building Blocks of HOPE. What types of relationships are we talking about?
- Having parents/caregivers that are responsive to a child’s needs and interact with them in a caring and nurturing manner.
- Having adults outside of the family that take a genuine interest in a child and support their growth and development.
- Having healthy, close, and positive relationships with peers.
Individuals that recall having these types of relationships during childhood experience significantly lower rates of depression and poor mental and physical health during adulthood. When working with families, especially vulnerable families affected by trauma, it is important to ask about the types of positive relationships a parent may recall from their childhood. This information can then be celebrated and used to help create opportunities for their children to experience the types of relationships encompassed by this HOPE Building Block.
Please share your ideas of how we can help create opportunities for positive experiences. It is more important than ever during this very stressful time.
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