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.