In the last part of the blog I will be discussing the phase of the incarcerated parent coming out of prison and re-entering prison which is another difficult process both the parent, caregiver and child has to go through .… Read more
“My parent is in prison” – Part 3 of 4
In this blog we will be talking about the strategies that can be used for the best visitation and support techniques for both the children and the incarcerated parent.
Research shows that maintaining and strengthening the relationship between child and … Read more
“My parent is in prison” – Part 2 of 4
It is known that early experiences and relationships deeply affect the development of children’s brain from birth up till the age of three. These strengths such as the ability to take the initiative, engage in a strong mutual-attachment relationship, and … Read more
“My parent is in prison” – Part 1 of 4
Children who have a parent behind bars, incarceration are not just a sentence served by a single individual. It’s a reality that resonates through the whole family. The guardian who remains behind often faces extreme financial and emotional struggles. Furthermore … Read more
Inħossni miġbuda lejn missier l-għarus
Ili noħroġ mal-għarus kważi sena, u ftit xhur ilu ġejt mistiedna għand il-familja tiegħu għax xtaq ilaqqani magħhom. Kont naqra skomda għall-ewwel pero ħassejtni aċċettata u komda magħhom, kważi wisq komda. Jien u missieru partikolarment mal-ewwel klikkjajna, bħallikieku kien xi … Read more
Being a ‘Dream Detective’
In a healthy relationship, it is important to share your hopes and dreams with your partner in order to deepen your understanding of each other and your connection. According to the Gottman institute, there are some open ended questions you … Read more
Be Your Best Friend
How often do we meet people who are always there to take care of others? They’re the ones who are always just a message away, ready to give support and care. They’re the ones who are hard on themselves for … Read more
It-tifla asesswali
Inħossni ftit inkwetata għat-tifla tiegħi, li issa għandha 22 sena. Kemm għandha żmien darba biss naf li kienet f’relazzjoni, ma’ ġuvni, meta kellha xi 18-il sena. Jista’ jkun li kellha oħrajn pero jien u hi għandna relazzjoni tajba u naħseb … Read more
Confronting Peacefully
Nonviolent Communication is a communication process developed by Marshall Rosenberg in the 1960s. This type of communication focuses on three aspects:
- Self-empathy – defined as a deep and compassionate awareness of one’s own inner experience
- Empathy – defined as
End of year reflection..
As I reflect on my own journey throughout the year, this year had many ups and downs. I decided that it would be useful to pose questions to our readers in order to help them reflect on their own journey … Read more