More often than not, keeping things together in a special needs household requires constant ongoing maintenance. In this series we are going to have some fun with metaphors of construction to look at a few tools for quickly figuring out where the house is coming apart and what tools we need to grab. We will also throw in a few tools for ongoing maintenance to build a house where hopes and dreams live!

Session Four: Plunger—Tools to Create Healthy Conversation when Emotions Run High

Laura Beth DeHority is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with caregivers and families who are touched by all forms of special needs. Her areas of work focus on improved knowledge, building trust and establishing appropriate communication and conflict resolution patterns.