Dr. Richard Delaney

This DVD covers the five types of wetting and soiling behavior: Wetting as an emotional outlet, wetting as self-defense, classic wetting, soiling and smearing, and constipation and withholding. Each type is illustrated by a family and the child they are raising who exhibits one of these forms of wetting or soiling. A psychologist explains the characteristics of each, gives insights as to why children engage in these behaviors, and then offers a variety of steps that foster/adoptive/kinship parents might try in an attempt to modify the behaviors. At the very end, he offers some general steps to remember when working with children who wet or soil. The format is simple and clear, and his explanations are outlined as he is making each point. This is a basic DVD that gives some useful interpretations of behavior and possible remedies---it really is an excellent tool for parents who are struggling to understand and change these behaviors. Questionnaire: 11 multiple choice and completion questions.… (més)

This DVD covers an introduction to Reactive Attachment Disorder, the emotionally promiscuous child, the hyper-vigilant child, RAD and other diagnoses and a wrap up that lists seven things parents should consider doing if they suspect a child has RAD: focus on understating; build a partnership; encourage communication; avoid blaming; focus on a positive relationship; understand your own attachment issues; and get professional help. Unlike the other DVDs we have from the Foster Parent College, much of this tape consists of foster, adoptive and kinship parents giving each other advice, in the context of a group meeting. However, in addition to the usual companion guide in the Foster Parent College series, they also have a “Reproducible Handouts” pamphlet that is much more detailed and demands a more sophisticated vocabulary than the DVD does. It provides much more technical information than the DVD. Questionnaire: 20 true/false, completion and essay questions.… (més)

This DVD covers the five types of self-harm: Suicidal behavior, Self Injury, High Risk Behavior, Reckless Accidents, and Hair Pulling. Each type is illustrated by a family and the child they are raising who exhibits one of these forms of risky behavior. A psychologist explains the characteristics of each, gives insights as to why children engage in these behaviors, and then offers a variety of steps that foster/adoptive/kinship parents might try in an attempt to modify the behaviors. At the very end, he offers some general steps to remember when working with self-harming children. The format is simple and clear, and his explanations are outlined as he is making each point. This is a basic DVD that gives some useful interpretations of behavior and possible remedies. Questionnaire: 10 true/false, multiple choice and completion questions.… (més)