The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma} EP 190: When Two (or more) Kids Are Dysregulated at Once!
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Aug 6, 2024 What do you do when multiple kids are upset at the same time? Learn the top strategy for calming chaos while maintaining safety and emotional health. Discover how to prioritize what truly matters and set realistic expectations for yourself as a parent. Dive into the importance of self-compassion during overwhelming moments. Plus, explore helpful resources that provide insight into managing big behaviors and fostering connection.
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Prioritizing Safety
- Prioritize physical safety when multiple children are dysregulated, focusing on the most dangerous behaviors first.
- Consider who poses the biggest risk to themselves or others, not just who is most dysregulated.
Re-establishing Safety
- When outnumbered by dysregulated children, focus on re-establishing safety as quickly as possible.
- Ask yourself how to restore safety fastest, not necessarily regulation.
ER Triage Analogy
- Robyn Gobbel shares her experience as a social worker in emergency rooms, where triage was crucial.
- She describes the challenge of prioritizing patients based on need, not a "ranking" of importance.
