Success Factors of Families

Success Factors of Families David J. Schonfeld, MD Thelma and Jack Rubinstein Professor Director, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Director, National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center david.schonfeld@cchmc.org

10 Success Factors 1.  Attend the PPMD Annual Conference

10 Success Factors 1. Attend the PPMD Annual Conference 2. Realize people have different ways of coping

10 Success Factors 1. Attend the PPMD Annual Conference 2. Realize people have different ways of coping 3. Acknowledge and address guilt

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Attend the PPMD Annual Conference Realize people have different ways of coping Acknowledge and address guilt Know how – and be willing – to accept assistance

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Attend the PPMD Annual Conference Realize people have different ways of coping Acknowledge and address guilt Know how – and be willing – to accept assistance Seek advice; accept good advice wherever you find it

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Attend the PPMD Annual Conference Realize people have different ways of coping Acknowledge and address guilt Know how – and be willing – to accept assistance Seek advice; accept good advice wherever you find it 6. Look beyond your child’s medical diagnosis, or you will never truly see your child and his potential

10 Success Factors (continued) 7.  Realize issues that are relevant for all children are still relevant for all of your children

10 Success Factors (continued) 7. Realize issues that are relevant for all children are still relevant for all of your children 8. Set prioritizes – aim to accomplish those on top of list

10 Success Factors (continued) 7. Realize issues that are relevant for all children are still relevant for all of your children 8. Set prioritizes – aim to accomplish those on top of list 9. Go out of order some of the time

10 Success Factors (continued) 7. Realize issues that are relevant for all children are still relevant for all of your children 8. Set prioritizes – aim to accomplish those on top of list 9. Go out of order some of the time 10. Find ways to take care of yourself

Importance of self-care •  Even super-heroes have to attend to their personal needs

Importance of self-care •  Even super-heroes have to attend to their personal needs