Emotional Connection and Attuning to Your Child

Topics and Practical Parenting Approaches Addressed will Include:

·      Self-assessment and self-regulating skills
·      Self awareness, engagement and presence
·      Steps to attune with intent
·      Openness to communicate safety, reliability and trustworthiness for your child

·      Connection and the power of using attunement to create relationship
·      Emotional connection with your child vs. a fixing mentality

David Bergesen, MFT is married with two adult children and a 5-year old adopted grandson. As founder of COFY, Community Options for Family and Youth, in Contra Costa County, and recently retired, David has worked with youth affected by trauma and their families for over 35 years through TBS, probation, and residential programs, many with IEP and mental health needs.  He recently retired from COFY and is carrying the same goal and mission to serve a diverse population and prioritizes families who do not get the attention and resources they deserve in the process of starting a community based, trauma informed care nonprofit and is a big advocate for using the ARC Model.

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