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
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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