The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}
Formerly the Parenting after Trauma podcast, internationally recognized children's mental health expert Robyn Gobbel decodes the most baffling behaviors for parents of kids with vulnerable nervous systems. If you're parenting a child who has experienced trauma or toxic stress or a child with a neuroimmune disorder, sensory processing, or other nervous system vulnerability, this show will let you know you are not alone. You can stop playing behavior whack-a-mole because Robyn offers you tools that actually work.
You can become your child's expert, feel more confident as a parent, and bring more connection and clarity into your family.
Educators, therapists, coaches and consultants- you too can learn all about what behavior really is and become more effective at helping the families you support. You can love your work again!
The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}
Ep. 167: Silliness As A Sign Of Dysregulation
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Have you ever felt confused by your child’s silly behavior? It seems like they are having fun, but it doesn’t feel good at all?
In this episode, you’ll learn
- How to tell the difference between fun-silly and dysregulated-silly
- What’s going on in the brain and nervous system for a child who is dysregulated-silly
- Practical ideas for how to support your child returning to regulation, connection, and felt safety
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
- The Connected Therapist by Marti Smith
- Join The Club! Watch Marti's Master Class! - robyngobbel.com/theclub
- Marti’s video podcast & lycra tutorials: https://martiot.podbean.com/
- What Does Vulnerable Nervous System Mean? {EP 122}
- Match The Energy, NOT The Dysregulation {Ep 155}
Read the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/silliness
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