Building a Joyful Life with your Child who has Special Needs

Introduction.; 1. Springing Back and Moving Forward.; 2. Putting on Your Oxygen Mask.; 3. The Twisted Skein.; 4. Seeing with New Eyes.; 5. Shrinking the Balloon.; 6. Building Your Child's Village.; 7. Knocking on the Door.; 8. Unlocking the Fullness of Life. Additional Resources. References.

While all parents want the best for their children, parents of a child with special needs sometimes discover that their of a child with special needs sometimes discover their intense focus on the child comes at the expense of fully enjoying their own lives. The co-authors of this book both have children with special needs. They formed an organization named Shifting View to provide inspiration and practical strategies for parents through coaching sessions and workshops. Those experiences established the groundwork for Building a Joyful Life. The basic premise of this book is that no matter what the disability or challenge - physical, developmental, learning or mental health - parents can take control of their own lives and find happiness while ensuring the best for their children.