The Scream of the Butterfly: the Challenge of "Substitute" Parenting - Softcover

Gary C. Barnett

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1937565408 ISBN 13: 9781937565404

Publisher: Deeds Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

In today's world, more children are being raised outside of their biological family than ever before. The blended family, the substitute parent, and relative care are now the norm, not the exception. Among the toughest roles in the world is serving as a substitute parent-whether for a foster child, a step child, your own grandchildren, or any other child who needs you. And, it can be among the most rewarding things you will ever do. Like with any other parenting role, there is no instruction book that comes with the child. These children, often through no fault of their own, are hurting-from neglect, from abuse, from a sense of loss; the list can be complex and endless. At the stage in their lives when ou step in to help, they are screaming butterflies-beautiful on the outside but hurting on the inside. This book will help you decide if you are right for this challenging role, how to handle the first days as a substitute parent, how to deal with attitude and behavior challenges, how to communicate so the child understands, how to effectively use discipline, and many other challenges you will encounter as a substitute parent.

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About the Author

With over forty years of experience working with children from all walks of life, Gary Barnett has worked with children and families, serving primarily as a counselor. He holds a BS degree from Iddle Tennessee State University and an MA in Agency and Community Counseling from Indian State University. He is involved with Child Protective Services in Vanderburgh County, Indiana as works as a Consultant for the State of Indiana Child Welfare Department. In l988, Gary began his third association with Hillcrest Washington Youth Home in Evansville, Indiana, serving as the Program Administrator, Residential Services Director, and is the current Director of Treatment Services. Gary is also a "trained trainer" in Cornell University's Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, and a member of the I.A.R.C.C.A state "Best Practices" task fore on seclusions and restraints. He has been involved in his community, serving on the boards of both the Ark Crisis Prevention Nursery and Big Brothers/Big Sisters advisory board as well as coaching youth sports and teaching youth Sunday School at St. Paul's United Christian Church for over 20 years.

Edition details

• Publisher: Deeds Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1937565408
• ISBN 13: 9781937565404
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 245