Am I Coaching? [Part I: Practice]

Self Reflection: "Am I coaching," when it comes to the coaching characteristic of practice?

Listen as I take on the following self reflective questions that may get you thinking on your own interactions with families and how to continue to grow.

1. I convey the idea to the caregiver that each intervention visit is a practice session for the child and caregiver.
2. I use modeling as a teaching tool to help the caregiver learn to use the strategy. 
3. When I model with their child I shift the interaction back to the caregiver so the caregiver can practice and feel successful. 
4. I help the caregiver practice during routines and activities that re natural to them and in real time. 
5. I coach the caregiver from the sidelines and fade my support over time so they feel joy in their accomplishments that they can do this without me. 
6. I do my best to be patient and celebrate practice whenever it happens. 

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Pause & Reflect by Dana Childress