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235: De-escalating Challenging Behavior with Dayna Abraham

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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  • Challenging behavior in children should be seen as a challenge for understanding, not as misbehavior.
  • To effectively deescalate challenging behavior, parents can use anchors and be mindful of non-verbal cues.

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Understanding Challenging Behavior

Challenging behavior in children should be seen as a challenge for adults to understand and not as a misbehavior. It can manifest differently depending on the child and their unique needs and background. For some parents, it may be a struggle when a child ignores requests, while for others, aggressive behaviors like hitting or spitting may be more challenging. It is important to recognize that challenging behavior is not a reflection of being naughty, but rather a signal that something is challenging the child.

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