80: Dr. Mona Delahooke On What's REALLY Driving Your Child's Big Behaviours.
Ever hear people throw around terms like โfight, flight, freeze,โ โnervous system,โ or โrelational safetyโ and thinkโฆ what are they actually talking about? Yep, me too.As a parent (and someone who works with families), I didnโt really understand what those phrases meant... until I came across Mona Delahookeโs work. And let me tell you, once I did, everything about my kidsโ behaviour suddenly made a LOT more sense!In this special re-release of our 2022 interview, Mona - whoโs a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience - breaks down the science behind those frustrating, baffling behaviours our kids send our way.But this isnโt just theoryโMona shares practical, real-life strategies to help you stay calm and support your child when theyโre overwhelmed.This conversation feels even more meaningful today because, in 2023, Mona survived a brain aneurysmโan experience thatโs led her to slow down and prioritize her health. I feel so lucky we still have her voice and wisdom to learn from, and Iโm beyond grateful to share this life-changing conversation with you.In this episode, we dive into:โ
Why your childโs โbad behaviourโ is often a sign their nervous system is in distressโ
How understanding the brain makes parenting so much easier (and less stressful!)โ
Simple, effective ways to respond without yelling, punishing, or losing your coolIf youโre ready to stop feeling frustrated and start feeling empowered, this oneโs for you.๐๐๐ Hi, I'm Stephanie Pinto. I'm an Emotional Intelligence best-selling author, award-winning coach and international speaker. I'm also a paediatric anxiety therapist (and previous speech language pathologist!) and I love helping people use emotional intelligence to become calmer, more connected and live happier lives. โ
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