FIRST: Print out the workbook, which includes a template for your personalized plan and all the

information you need to go through the step-by-step roadmap below.

THEN: Click on the steps (tabs) below to build your plan

Watch this brief introduction to “Your Long Game Plan for Handling Strong Emotions and Dramatic Behavior”

Step 1: Understand your child’s strong emotions & big reactions. Here’s how:

Go to page 3 of your workbook for a summary of and instructions for Step 1.

Step 2: Don’t get sucked in. Here’s how:

Go to page 4 of your workbook for a summary of and instructions for Step 2.

Step 3: Teach your child coping skills. Here’s how:

Go to page 5 of your workbook for a summary of and instructions for Step 3. 

Step 4: Make deposits to reduce the intensity of the response. Here’s how:

Go to page 6 of your workbook for a summary of and instructions for Step 4. 

Step 5: Respond to big emotions in the moment. Here’s how:

Go to page 7 of your workbook for a summary of and instructions for Step 5.