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If we could look at all behaviour as language, we would understand so much more about our kids (and ourselves) and
be able to support their needs before things become unmanageable.
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I am asked this question regularly: "Why are my kids so much better behaved at other people's houses?"
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What makes kids afraid? Do you remember being scared of any of the below?
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Co regulation is when we, as adults, can model for our children the behaviour and emotional intelligence we are hoping to develop in them.
If we are calm and safe, we teach our children they are safe and can too be calm.
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Does anyone else feel like they say the same thing over and over again? Very simple ideas to help reduce the repetition.
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Some ideas for how to approach your child when they are struggling in a supportive and safe way.
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Our Psychologists and Practice Manager from #drolgalavalleandassociates visiting The Flagstaff Group for the Illawarra Business Chamber #businessbeforehours breakfast. We are dedicated to participating in our local community and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with this wonderful organisation.
Shanna White Dr Olga Lavalle Chloe Lavalle
This fortnight we will be focusing on connection with children. How do we build and keep positive relationships with our children?
How do we support our children to build positive relationships with themselves? Re framing can help ourselves, and kids, to look at our challenges through a different lens.
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When experiencing anxiety, it can be incredibly difficult to communicate what is happening for you. This simple chart is great for communicating with loved ones about what is happening for them, or for you. Excellent for use with kids and teenagers too. #anxiety #communication #psychology #mentalhealth #privatepractice #drolgalavalle #wollongong #womeninbusiness #ilovewollongong #smallbusiness #illawarra #psychologist #humansciences #childpsychology #familytherapy #psychologicalassessments #health #selfcare #medical #medicine #forensicpsychology #forensic #knowledgeispower #adolescentmentalhealth #empoweringpeople #professionaldevelopment #therapy #familytherapy #couplestherapy #strongfamilies
Do you know anyone like this? Are you like this? #anxietysymptoms #anxiety #psychology #mentalhealth #privatepractice #drolgalavalle #wollongong #womeninbusiness #ilovewollongong #smallbusiness #illawarra #psychologist #humansciences #childpsychology #familytherapy #psychologicalassessments #health #selfcare #medical #medicine #forensicpsychology #forensic #knowledgeispower #adolescentmentalhealth #empoweringpeople #professionaldevelopment #therapy #familytherapy #couplestherapy #strongfamilies
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