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Journey Onward, Parents!

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Lesson Plan

Journey Onward, Parents!

Parents will be able to articulate their successes in using SPACE principles and create a plan for how they will continue to apply these strategies to address other accommodations or future anxieties.

This lesson is important because it empowers parents to recognize their achievements, build confidence, and proactively plan for future challenges, fostering long-term family wellness.

Audience

Parents

Time

60 minutes

Approach

Through reflection and practical planning, parents will solidify their understanding and application of SPACE.

Materials

Looking Ahead Slides, My Next Chapter Plan, and Words of Wisdom for a Fellow Parent

Prep

Review Materials

15 minutes

Step 1

Celebrating Successes

15 minutes

  • Welcome parents and introduce the session using the Looking Ahead Slides.
    - Facilitate a group discussion around individual successes and challenges faced while implementing SPACE principles.
    - Encourage parents to share specific examples and insights, highlighting moments of progress and learning.

Step 2

Planning the Next Target

20 minutes

  • Introduce the concept of identifying new areas for applying SPACE principles.
    - Distribute the My Next Chapter Plan and guide parents through the process of setting new goals.
    - Provide examples and offer individualized support as parents begin to outline their next steps.

Step 3

Generalizing the Skills

15 minutes

  • Discuss how the skills learned can be generalized to various situations beyond the initial target.
    - Facilitate a brainstorming session on different scenarios where SPACE principles could be beneficial.
    - Encourage parents to think broadly about preventative strategies and proactive approaches to future anxieties.

Step 4

Long-Term Family Wellness

10 minutes

  • Conclude the session by emphasizing the importance of ongoing self-care and support networks.
    - Engage parents in the Words of Wisdom for a Fellow Parent to synthesize their learning and offer encouragement to others.
    - Reiterate the idea that the journey continues and that resilience is a key component of family wellness.
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Slide Deck

Welcome, Parents! Your Journey Onward

Today, we'll celebrate your wins and map out future success with SPACE principles!

Welcome parents and set a positive, reflective tone for the session. Briefly introduce the agenda for today.

Celebrating Your Successes!

What positive changes have you seen?

  • Share a specific win!
  • What felt challenging at first, and how did you overcome it?

Prompt parents to share their experiences. Encourage specific examples of how SPACE principles made a difference. Validate their efforts and acknowledge the challenges.

What's Your Next Chapter?

SPACE principles aren't just for one thing!

  • Think about a new anxiety or accommodation.
  • What's your next goal? Let's plan it out!

Transition to future planning. Explain that SPACE is a versatile tool. Introduce the 'My Next Chapter Plan' and guide them to identify a new area to focus on.

SPACE Everywhere: Generalizing Your Skills

How can you use these skills in other parts of life?

  • Brainstorm different situations.
  • Think proactive, not just reactive!

Discuss how the strategies are transferable. Facilitate a group brainstorm. Emphasize proactive thinking.

Long-Term Family Wellness: Stay Strong!

Remember:

  • Self-care is crucial.
  • Your support network is valuable.
  • Your journey continues!
  • Share your 'Words of Wisdom'!

Conclude by highlighting resilience and the importance of community. Explain the 'Words of Wisdom' activity as a way to synthesize learning and support others.

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Project Guide

My Next Chapter Plan: Applying SPACE Principles

Name: ____________________________

This plan will help you identify a new goal for applying the SPACE principles you've learned. You've already achieved so much, and now it's time to keep building on that success!

Part 1: Identifying Your New Target

  1. What is a new anxiety or accommodation challenge in your family that you would like to address using SPACE principles? (Be specific!)























  2. Why is this new target important to you and your family?











Part 2: Planning Your Approach (Remember SPACE!)

  • Supporting Parents: How will you prepare and support yourself for this new goal? What resources or people can help you?





  • Anxious Child: What specific behaviors or anxieties will you be targeting in your child? How will you track progress?





  • Expectations & Encouragement: What are your realistic expectations for progress? How will you encourage your child (and yourself!) along the way?





Part 3: Action Steps

List 3-5 concrete steps you will take in the next two weeks to start working on your new target.
















Part 4: Reflect and Adjust

How will you know if your plan is working? What will you do if you encounter unexpected challenges?













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Activity

Words of Wisdom for a Fellow Parent

You've come so far on your journey with SPACE principles! Now, imagine you're writing a short note to another parent who is just starting out, or perhaps facing a tough moment. What essential advice, encouraging words, or key insights would you share?

Think about:

  • What was the most important thing you learned?
  • What kept you going when things were tough?
  • What's one piece of practical advice you'd give?

Write your message below:












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