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08/09/2026

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Sometimes behaviour is what we notice when the connection between us has become strained.

A child may push us away, refuse, become defiant or seem completely uninterested in cooperating.

That doesn't mean connection isn't important in that moment. It may mean connection is exactly what is missing.
Before increasing the consequences, repeating the instruction or demanding better behaviour, pause and ask:

“What has happened to the connection between us?”

A moment of connection won't solve every behaviour. But when a child is overwhelmed, disconnected or feeling unsafe, restoring connection can create the space they need to cooperate again.

08/09/2026

Awareness is key 💛✨💛

Do any of these patterns resonate with you?

You are not alone if they do. Many people spend years carrying beliefs and behaviours that helped them survive difficult experiences, but no longer serve them.

Awareness is the first step towards change. When you recognise a pattern, you have the opportunity to understand it, challenge it, and begin creating healthier ways of thinking, feeling and responding.

If any of these resonated with you, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Your insight might also help someone else realise they are not alone.

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08/09/2026

Creating Distance from your thoughts 🧡

DBT Skills. Module : Mindfulness. Skill : Mindfully creating distance from our thoughts.
Thoughts are not facts.

08/03/2026

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08/03/2026

Radical acceptance is a skill from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that means fully acknowledging reality as it is in this moment—even when you don’t like it, think it’s unfair, or wish it were different. Acceptance is not the same as approval, agreement, or giving up. It’s about stopping the fight with reality so you can decide what to do next. 🧠🧘🏻‍♀️✨🪷

DBT Skills. Radical Acceptance : Coping Statements.

08/01/2026

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DBTskills. Module: Distress Tolerance. Skill. De-escalation.

07/04/2026

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DBTskills

06/24/2026

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Behaviour is information.

It's easy to focus on what we can see—tantrums, defiance, withdrawal, aggression, or tears. But behaviour is often the final expression of something happening beneath the surface.

A child may be navigating sensory overload, cognitive fatigue, emotional overwhelm, or a nervous system that doesn't yet feel safe enough to regulate.

When we only respond to the behaviour, we can miss the reason it's happening.

This doesn't mean we ignore boundaries or expectations. It means we become curious about what the behaviour is communicating, while still providing the guidance children need.

When we support what's happening underneath, lasting change is much more likely to follow.

For more evidence-informed parenting strategies, visit www.thetherapistparent.com or explore my book Guidance from The Therapist Parent.

05/23/2026

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Most people are not struggling because they are “weak” or “lazy”.

They are exhausted from the constant battle inside their own mind.

Thoughts like:

“I always mess things up”
“Nobody cares”
“If I fail once, I am a failure”
“Everything will go wrong”

These thinking patterns can quietly damage confidence, relationships, mental health and daily life - especially for children, teenagers and people living with anxiety, trauma or stress.

Once you learn to spot cognitive distortions, you start to realise how many people are fighting invisible battles every single day.

This is the kind of information every school, parent, professional and young person should understand.

Share this because someone you know may need to hear that their thoughts are not always facts.

Free COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS LIST PDF FOR CBT AND THERAPY

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04/16/2026

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