Mar 21, 2024
In this
episode of the Play Therapy Parenting Podcast, I discuss a common
parenting challenge: how to handle big emotions in kids, especially
when they're directed at siblings. I relate a scenario shared by
Heather from Florida, who struggles with regulating her own
emotions while helping her three boys navigate theirs. I discuss
the importance of reflecting feelings and understanding the
underlying causes of behavior, such as feelings of powerlessness.
Also, I give some strategies, such as choice-giving and
limit-setting to address these situations.
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Benedict, Helen. Themes in Play Therapy. Used with permission
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