Behaviour and Emotions
‘All behaviour has a purpose’. Supporting a child to understand, express and manage their emotions provides them with an alternative form of communication.
How can Youthrive help?
Youthrive allied health professionals are experienced in helping families support their child’s social and emotional development. We can assist your child in understanding and expressing emotions, becoming more socially and emotionally aware, and developing coping strategies. Improving these skills can help reduce problematic behaviors.
We also provide parents with a toolbox of evidence-based behavior management strategies to use while their child works on building their social and emotional skills.
Tips to support your child at home
Children’s big behaviours are a form of communication. Think about what might be the need behind your child’s behaviour. What might your child be trying to communicate to you by engaging in the behaviour?
Try to address or validate your child’s needs before focusing on their behavior. Model good emotional expression and coping strategies for your child.Provide positive reinforcement when they demonstrate good behaviour.
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