MASTERCLASS WORKBOOK

DECEMBER
THE 7 STEPS TO A LOVING CONNECTION WITH YOUR CHILD
When you as the parent are able to take a pause and breath, when you are willing to be real with
your feelings, when you feel compassion for yourself in the moment, when you practise empathy &
forgiveness, and when you as the parent respond and take action consciously, you will be role
modelling powerful skills that will give your child emotional resilience, self-esteem and
compassion throughout their life.

1. TAKE A PAUSE AND BREATHE

Pause for a moment and slowly breathe in and out, concentrating on your breath.

2. ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR FEELINGS AND FEEL THEM

As you pause and breathe, notice what you are feeling and allow yourself to feel it.

3. HAVE COMPASSION FOR YOURSELF

Just for this moment let go of all the thoughts, and fall into compassion for how you are feeling
right now.

4. BE IN JUST THIS MOMENT

As you are gently present with your own feelings, you are centring in yourself and resting in the
now.

5. OPEN INTO EMPATHY AND FORGIVE

Being centred in the clarity of the moment opens you to empathy and ultimately forgiveness.

Sharon Turton 2012

6. TRUST IN YOUR INTUITION AND TAKE ACTION

When you are empathetic your intuition is available to you and you can respond healthily to the
needs of the moment and take action.

7. BE THE ROLE MODEL YOU WANT TO BE

Role modelling appropriate behaviour to your child is by far and away the most effective and
profound teaching that your children receive.

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Sharon Turton 2012