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Evidence Based Parenting, Social Inclusion and the Nurturing

Programme

Sarah Darton MA BSc DipHV RGN

Director Parent Programmes

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The Nurturing Programme is effective because:

It’s a carefully designed eclectic model combining affective, cognitive and behavioural approaches with the affective principles at its core.

A therapeutic learning model

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The Nurturing Programme is based on 4 Constructs, essential to successful family

relationships

The Parenting Puzzle p. 18

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When I am criticized I feel…

ResentfulUnloved

DepressedTearful

AngryNo good

LonelyI want revenge

StupidInadequate

AshamedLike giving up

FrustratedSad

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When I am praised I feel…

Ready for anythingProud

GladA bit suspicious

EnergeticHappy

Like being generousConfident

CapableEmbarrassed

ValuedManipulated

DelightedHealthy

Worthwhile

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When I am praised When I am criticizedI feel… I feel…

Ready for anything ResentfulProud UnlovedGlad DepressedA bit suspicious TearfulEnergetic AngryHappy No goodLike being generous LonelyConfident I want revengeCapable StupidCompetent InadequateEmbarrassed AshamedManipulated Like giving upDelighted FrustratedHealthy SadWorthwhile Small

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Nurturing Ourselves