Beautifully Complex 235: De-escalating Challenging Behavior with Dayna Abraham
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Oct 12, 2023 Expert in de-escalating challenging behavior, Dayna Abraham, discusses how to approach challenging behaviors as clues of dysregulation. She emphasizes the importance of staying calm, using sensory anchors, and understanding that all behavior is communication. The podcast explores the power of staying calm, effective communication with children, and the impact of parenting beliefs on children's behavior.
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Behavior As A Clue, Not Failure
- Challenging behavior is a clue that something in the environment or expectation is off.
- Dayna Abraham reframes it as dysregulation, not misbehavior, to change adult response.
Challenges Spur Growth For Adults
- Challenging kids push adults to learn new skills like sensory regulation and emotional work.
- These challenges can expand caregivers' awareness and improve family relationships long-term.
Stop Fixing During The Storm
- Stop trying to fix, teach, or negotiate during high-intensity moments.
- Minimize words and movements and focus on reducing harm until the storm passes.