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Ep 182: Is Encouragement Ableist?
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Summary
In this conversation, Wem and Lewis discuss the concept of encouragement and its potential negative effects. They explore the idea that sometimes encouragement can be seen as ableism, as it may push individuals beyond their limits and lead to burnout or shutdown. They discuss the importance of listening to people's boundaries and needs, especially children, and not pressuring them to do more than they are capable of. They also touch on the role of caregiver attunement in providing appropriate support and opportunities for growth. The conversation highlights the need for nuance in offering encouragement and the importance of considering power dynamics and hierarchy in adult-child relationships.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Tone
00:58 Exploring the Topic of Ableism and Encouragement
06:08 Reflecting on Capacity and Presuming Competence
11:05 The Impact of Encouragement in School and Forest School Settings
19:01 Caregiver Attunement and Offering Opportunities
20:33 The Holistic Nature of Forest School and Developing Relationships
30:51 Different Approaches to Encouragement and Reflecting on Hierarchy
35:16 The Role of Nonchalance and Reflecting on Encouragement
38:32 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
191 episodes
Manage episode 430991293 series 3063229
Support The Forest School Podcast on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad-free episodes at
www.patreon.com/theforestschoolpodcast 🌲🎧.
Leave this episode a review on your podcast player!
Find out about our sessions and Forest School Leader Training in Devon, UK at www.children-of-the-forest.com
Summary
In this conversation, Wem and Lewis discuss the concept of encouragement and its potential negative effects. They explore the idea that sometimes encouragement can be seen as ableism, as it may push individuals beyond their limits and lead to burnout or shutdown. They discuss the importance of listening to people's boundaries and needs, especially children, and not pressuring them to do more than they are capable of. They also touch on the role of caregiver attunement in providing appropriate support and opportunities for growth. The conversation highlights the need for nuance in offering encouragement and the importance of considering power dynamics and hierarchy in adult-child relationships.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Tone
00:58 Exploring the Topic of Ableism and Encouragement
06:08 Reflecting on Capacity and Presuming Competence
11:05 The Impact of Encouragement in School and Forest School Settings
19:01 Caregiver Attunement and Offering Opportunities
20:33 The Holistic Nature of Forest School and Developing Relationships
30:51 Different Approaches to Encouragement and Reflecting on Hierarchy
35:16 The Role of Nonchalance and Reflecting on Encouragement
38:32 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
191 episodes
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