Chat Transcripts

Topic

Chat Session 4

Date

2024-04-24

Group ID

0

Course ID

279568

User List

Amos, HeatherBurfield, SheilaHermann, RebeccaKrell, VeronicaOgdahl, TonyaWalker, Joni{Oveson, Tammy}
User Timestamp Message
Krell, Veronica06:55:32 pmHello!
Ogdahl, Tonya06:57:31 pmhello everyone! Tammy, how many words does our final assignment need to be? is there a minimum and maximum?
{Oveson, Tammy}06:58:51 pmHi everyone! Tonya--directions say 500 words minimum I won't count words--just so you do all parts of the assignments
Hermann, Rebecca06:59:20 pmGood Evening!
Ogdahl, Tonya06:59:17 pmOk! Thanks!
{Oveson, Tammy}06:59:57 pmYou're welcome!
Burfield, Sheila06:59:57 pmHello everyone!
Amos, Heather07:00:07 pmHello, everyone!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:00:36 pmLooks like everyone is here so let's get started *
Hermann, Rebecca07:00:57 pm*
Ogdahl, Tonya07:00:53 pm*
Krell, Veronica07:01:03 pm*
{Oveson, Tammy}07:01:14 pmThis is already our last chat! Our time together went waaaaaay too fast!
Burfield, Sheila07:01:14 pm*
Walker, Joni07:01:28 pmHi
{Oveson, Tammy}07:01:54 pmRemember our final assignment is due by this Friday night. If you have any questions about that, feel free to email or text me
Burfield, Sheila07:02:16 pmWill do!
Walker, Joni07:02:25 pmGot it
Krell, Veronica07:02:26 pmSounds good!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:02:30 pmYou can submit it by emailing it to me or submitting on the ETL page
Amos, Heather07:02:46 pmSounds good
{Oveson, Tammy}07:03:09 pmJust make sure you do all parts of teh assignment and you'll be fine. I don't expect perfection 🙂
Ogdahl, Tonya07:03:09 pmPerfect
Krell, Veronica07:03:21 pmOkay!
Walker, Joni07:03:34 pmSOUNDS GOOD!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:03:39 pmAs usual, you all rocked the discussion board! WAY TO GO!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:04:29 pmLet's get started on our questions from the syllabus. Just a note, I'm on a different laptop so replying isn't as easy for me, but I promise I'm reading everything
{Oveson, Tammy}07:04:34 pm● Describe important elements of family sensitive caregiving.
Burfield, Sheila07:05:46 pmProviders' attitude is positive and hopeful, have knowledge of the families, and have supportive practices around working with families
Walker, Joni07:06:08 pmProviders attitude toward families, families knowledge of families and the supportive practices of the family
Krell, Veronica07:06:08 pmFamily sensitive caregiving helps gives you knowledge and understanding of families. It aligns services to the needs of the families we serve.
Hermann, Rebecca07:06:35 pmKnowledge, attitude, and practice with families!
Ogdahl, Tonya07:06:47 pmcaring, respective, being responsive to our kids and families
Ogdahl, Tonya07:07:07 pmtrustworthy
{Oveson, Tammy}07:07:53 pmAbsolutely!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:08:02 pm● How does family sensitive caregiving approach parents and children? How do you relate this to our study of Family Systems Approach?
Amos, Heather07:08:38 pmLearning as much as we can about the families we serve and implementing that knowledge into how we interact and care for our children and their families. Creating an environment where people feel safe sharing info with us and knowing we care about the entire family , not just the children
Burfield, Sheila07:09:17 pmIt allows us to gain understanding of our children and families and gives insight into caring for the children and also supporting the needs of the rest of the family
Walker, Joni07:09:35 pmit provides parents with resources, includes them in assessments and views the child in the context of the family in the community.
Burfield, Sheila07:09:37 pmHeather I like what you said about an environment where people feel safe sharing
{Oveson, Tammy}07:09:39 pmHeather I love that you added " not just the children"
Krell, Veronica07:09:50 pmIt can relieve parental stress, helps build strong relationships. You can build a lot of trust with parents and know how to take care of that family the way they are needing it most.
Amos, Heather07:09:56 pmListening, observing, asking questions in a way that doesn't come across as invasive, creating and respecting boundaries for children and their families
Hermann, Rebecca07:10:03 pmIt builds relationships and provides continuity for families.
Ogdahl, Tonya07:10:01 pmSafe environment for the children, being consistent with families.
Ogdahl, Tonya07:10:37 pmthe more we learn about our families the better we can help both children and their parents
Krell, Veronica07:10:59 pmConsistency with families is so important!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:11:03 pm● Discuss supportive inquiry. How could this be useful to you?
Walker, Joni07:11:10 pmIt provides the family with community resources and services as needed
{Oveson, Tammy}07:11:15 pmVeronica DEFINITELY!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:11:28 pmJoni yes it sure does
Amos, Heather07:11:53 pmHelping families feel that they are not alone and they can reach out to us , the saying, It takes a village to raise a child" comes to mind
Krell, Veronica07:12:22 pmYou help families feel understood and helps parents focus on the things they are doing really well instead of on the things that are not so good.
Hermann, Rebecca07:12:31 pmFraming non-judgmental relationships builds trust with parents and children.
Burfield, Sheila07:12:36 pmOpen ended non-judgemental questions that lead families to recognize their strengths and allow them to share what they feel their needs are
Walker, Joni07:12:42 pmSupportive Inquiry used open ended questions and focuses on capabilities
{Oveson, Tammy}07:13:00 pmBecca non-judgemental is essential. What a great feeling for families to know they have that person
Ogdahl, Tonya07:13:09 pmMakes educators act and think in new ways. Each child and family have different needs.
Ogdahl, Tonya07:13:35 pmopen ended questions are sp important!!
Walker, Joni07:13:43 pmHelps a family feel understood and supported
{Oveson, Tammy}07:14:20 pmTonya YES those open ended questions make all the difference
Amos, Heather07:14:27 pmYes, Rebecca, framing non judgmental relationships is so crucial. It's not our place to judge but to support and offer what guidance and resources we can.
{Oveson, Tammy}07:14:46 pm● Some of this material may seem therapeutic. How can you use it in your work with families?
Amos, Heather07:16:26 pmThere are many areas that can be adapted and toned down to make it seem less like you're trying to analyze, open ended questions can be very conversational. Even simple questions lcan reveal so much info
Walker, Joni07:16:39 pmTo promote family strengths for productive behaviors and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
Krell, Veronica07:16:42 pmI think by just welcoming the families in every day and really looking at them and actively listening is a good way to start. Whatever stresses their morning came with can decrease after talking with us. This will also help build that strong and open relationship with your childrens families.
Burfield, Sheila07:16:58 pmWe can use what we learn to support families in making goals or share resources, values and supports their culture and beliefs
{Oveson, Tammy}07:17:01 pmHeather yes and we have to learn to read each situation armed with our relationship with the family
Ogdahl, Tonya07:17:03 pmUsing the resources that I have learned from this class will help me be productive with the children and families needs.
Amos, Heather07:17:11 pmTaking time to ask questions but also listen if needed. Although it's important to have boundaries around this to protect our own time and energy.
{Oveson, Tammy}07:18:02 pmYes boundaries are important too
{Oveson, Tammy}07:18:12 pmI'm so happy to hear that Tonya!
Burfield, Sheila07:18:12 pmSomeone mentioned active listening, I think that is so important
Hermann, Rebecca07:18:20 pmYes, Veronica. A simple smile and a good morning can make a world of difference. Knowing that we have their back can bring relief.
{Oveson, Tammy}07:18:27 pm● What is trauma or traumatic experiences? Why is this important to your work with children and families?
Ogdahl, Tonya07:19:42 pmevents that happen to a child/family that is hard to cope with.
{Oveson, Tammy}07:20:12 pmTonya YES!
Krell, Veronica07:20:23 pmTraumatic experiences bring about a lot of stresses in your life. By know the trauma our families/children have or are experiencing really helps us to understand the right way in which they need to be cared for.
Amos, Heather07:20:29 pmAll of this info has shown me areas I can grow in, I have anxiety sometimes talking to parents (anxiety in life in general), and sometimes it's a matter of not having a lot of time to have the conversations I want or need because of not having adequate time or staffing. I want to ask more open ended questions and get to know the family at it's core so I can have the full picture to better adjust how I work with the children.
Burfield, Sheila07:20:33 pmfrightening or violent experiences that families have, like accidents, crime, job loss, illness; when families experience these traumas it can affect so many parts of their life, making it hard to deal with daily life
Walker, Joni07:20:45 pmThey are frightening life threatening events that happen to any or all members of the family. This trauma can be passed down from generation to generation. Parents may be less available and children may suffer from PTSD
Ogdahl, Tonya07:20:47 pmThey may need extra help finding resources or they may feel alone and we can help with that.
Hermann, Rebecca07:21:23 pmTrauma is any frightening or life-threatening event that can happen to any family member. The consequences can impede the function of the family.
Krell, Veronica07:21:19 pmHeather I feel this so much. I am trying to do so much better as well.
Burfield, Sheila07:21:32 pmWhen we are able to listen to families share these experiences it sets us up as caregivers to be sensitive to their children's needs and to provide support for the family
{Oveson, Tammy}07:21:37 pmThe reality is sometimes we can only do so much Heather and that's ok. We just do what we can
{Oveson, Tammy}07:22:02 pmJoni great point about the trauma being passed down
{Oveson, Tammy}07:22:23 pm● What might be a traumatic experience or toxic stress? How might a family react to this?
Ogdahl, Tonya07:22:49 pmdeath, neglect, abuse
Ogdahl, Tonya07:22:53 pmjust a gew
Burfield, Sheila07:23:16 pmHomelessness, living in a war zone, illness, accident
Ogdahl, Tonya07:23:46 pmeach family will react differently.
Krell, Veronica07:24:03 pmIt can be in the form of biological or emotional responses. After exposure you can grow stronger or the trauma can really cripple you and follow you around for the rest of your life or until you get some help.
Walker, Joni07:24:09 pmAccidents, fires, death of a loved one, loss of job. Family may be less available to child, decreased coping skills, poor problem solving
{Oveson, Tammy}07:24:14 pmyes they will Tonya
Hermann, Rebecca07:24:25 pmSome people grow stronger while others may struggle.
{Oveson, Tammy}07:24:28 pmVeronica yes for sure
Amos, Heather07:24:33 pmYes, Joni. My father has PTSD, and it wasn't diagnosed until he was well into his 40s. He had a really hard time functioning in our family at times. Trauma changes how you respond both emotionally and physically. Learning about my father gave me a different perspective on his behavior when I was growing up, and it didn't necessarily heal the trauma I experienced as a result of his PTSD but I understood why. There are studies now showing how trauma alters the brain, and people who have or are experiencing this often won't have the same capacity to develop healthy relationships or process information.
Walker, Joni07:24:43 pmYes, some are stronger due to trauma
Burfield, Sheila07:25:07 pmCreates a lot of stress for families and makes it hard to cope, parents may not be able to care for their family as usual
{Oveson, Tammy}07:25:34 pmHeather how powerful that you were able to learn to understand your father in that way
{Oveson, Tammy}07:25:46 pm● What are some of the risk and protective factors of trauma? Why is this important to you? How can you support children and families?
Ogdahl, Tonya07:25:47 pmSometimes children will shut down because of these changes in their lives. Thats why its important to have great communication with our families
Burfield, Sheila07:26:04 pmHeather thank you for sharing that. It is helpful to try and understand where others may be coming from
Krell, Veronica07:26:12 pmMy father was similar but he was a paranoid schizophrenic and we did not have money always to keep him on his medicine. There were some scary times when he was off of his meds.
Burfield, Sheila07:26:44 pmTonya, that is so true. We have a child whose mother suspects the father is abusing and the child does show signs of that after visits with him
{Oveson, Tammy}07:27:14 pmTonya great point! that communication and strong relationship can be life changing for children and their families
{Oveson, Tammy}07:27:36 pmoh my goodness Veronica
{Oveson, Tammy}07:28:21 pmYou have all been so wonderful about sharing your own stories. I know that can be truly awful to relive, but THANK YOU!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:28:50 pmWe're all done with our questions from the syllabus. Any questions?
Walker, Joni07:28:50 pmRisk factors; psychiatric history, social isolation, life stressors, It will compromise families abilities to cope. We can supportt these families by providing safe and nurturing relationships. Provde education and resources
Burfield, Sheila07:28:51 pmLife stressors, ACEs, history of past trauma, increasing life stressors and also having trusted family around, friends/neighbors and faith based groups can be protective
Amos, Heather07:29:23 pmThere are many ways children can react to trauma, shutting down, not functioning well within groups, or being extra needy. It's different for every child/person. My goal as a caregiver is to create safety, trust, and to be open. I want to listen and observe as much as I ask questions and do my best to meet the children's needs. It is also important to remember that it's ok to seek outside help or resources for children and families because we may not have the tools or capacity to meet their needs.
Ogdahl, Tonya07:29:29 pmVery well said Joni and Sheila
Hermann, Rebecca07:29:44 pmNo questions for me.
Burfield, Sheila07:30:08 pmHeather I think that is so important to seek outside help when you think it might be needed.
{Oveson, Tammy}07:30:10 pmThe children in your care and their families are incredibly lucky!
Walker, Joni07:30:21 pmNo questions either.
{Oveson, Tammy}07:30:27 pmSheila yes! Great point!
Burfield, Sheila07:30:32 pmI have no questions
Krell, Veronica07:30:40 pmNo questions for me! Thank you for listening!
Ogdahl, Tonya07:30:46 pmThank you Tammy and everyone else! This has been a great class!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:30:59 pmWe can be done early if you don't have any questions. Remember that final paper by Friday night
Walker, Joni07:30:58 pmThank you, Tammy!
Burfield, Sheila07:31:13 pmI have learned a lot from all of you, thank you!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:31:14 pmYou're very welcome! I'll email you all tomorrow too.
Amos, Heather07:31:32 pmNo questions here. I have really loved our chats. There is so much openness and valuable insight.
Krell, Veronica07:31:36 pmSounds great! I have learned a lot as well!
Hermann, Rebecca07:31:44 pmThank you. This was wonderful information.
Ogdahl, Tonya07:31:45 pmEnjoy the rest of the night everyone!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:31:54 pmThank you all!
Burfield, Sheila07:31:56 pmThank you Tammy! YOu too!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:31:59 pmHave a great evening!
{Oveson, Tammy}07:32:15 pmThank you Sheila!