During my Involve workshops, discussion often centers on what to do about a child (usually a boy) whose behavior unpredictably becomes destructive and violent. Sometimes an unpredictably violent child can scare us, plus we need to make church safe for the other children. I know that scared feeling. It makes us feel as if we […]
The art of listening sometimes feels like a lost art, especially when it comes to our children. Not only do we rarely take the time to listen to our children without judgment, we often forget to ask them questions about how they are feeling, what are their fears and aspirations, why they are acting the […]
As religious educators and teachers we are asked to do a lot with limited time to create a welcoming and inclusive ministry for all the children who come to our churches. Some religious educators are part time, parent/teachers are busy with the daily activities of caring for families and making a living, and ministers have […]
My son is taking an online Introductory Psychology Course this summer. In order to tutor him through this course, I also have been reading the text book. I am finding that a lot in psychology has changed since my major in college and masters in developmental psychology. It is much more about physiology and the […]
Often it is one or two children who can disrupt an entire RE morning program. If this is happening week after week, then it is time to look at the program structure. When are the children having the most difficulty? Is it during discussion time or during transitions, or unstructured active time? Imaginative, creative, highly […]
I recently attended another thought-provoking, entertaining and compassionate workshop by Rick Lavoie. I used his teaching ideas often in my book. This workshop was based on his new book, It’s So Much Work to Be Your Friend. Lavoie addresses with complete compassion the difficulties children with all types of learning problems from Aspergers to dyslexia […]
I am repeatedly asked by religious educators and teachers what to do with a child who is so disruptive the safely of the other children is in jeopardy. I wish there was an easy answer to this question? I have found that sometimes the disruptive behavior does not actually pose a threat to the other […]
I am repeatedly asked by religious educators and teachers what to do with a child who is so disruptive the safely of the other children is in jeopardy. I wish there was an easy answer to this question? I have found that sometimes the disruptive behavior does not actually pose a threat to the other […]
The most important aspect of successful inclusion is flexibility. Children and youth with special needs should never have to adapt to the curricula, the curricula needs to be adapted to the needs of the children and youth. What works for one child may not work for another child. I try in my book to give […]
The Universal Grandmother archetype creates the container of fierce Divine Feminine Christ Love for all of humanity. Let us hold the Truth of the Holy Mother Holy Father Sophia God’s all-encompassing love for all her creations till every person can do so for her or himself.
This Facebook group is for both men and women who feel the sacred fire of the Grandmother’s Embrace. Sacred fire is fueled by Divine Love. It cleanses and clears out old paradigms to bring light to darkness and make way for the new. As people of wisdom we’ve come to this place of Christ embodiment through many mystical paths. All are welcome here to share and join in the Oneness of our Divinity in human form. As above so below, as within so without.
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