1. Identify the perceived danger and whether it is
real and actual or imagined. Fear, managed appropriately, helps you avoid
danger and/or protect yourself and your loved ones from danger. Appropriate role-modeling
of fear helps the child avoid immobilization due to terror or injury due to
recklessness.
2. Verbalize
calmly and appropriately: “I’m scared. The sound of thunder can be very scary –
we are safer to go inside” or “I’m a little frightened of speaking in public –
My practicing is helping me to know I am able to do this. I choose to enjoy
it.”
3. Be congruent: If it is genuine fear, frown and
exhibit a protective posture. If imagined fear, keep your face calm and take a
few deep breaths.
4. Exhibit an appropriate action: a hug or hand on arm or shoulder can help
the child to know that fear can be managed. If it involves your imagined fears,
smile and exhibit a confident posture.
More tomorrow.
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