Counseling with Christina

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May The month of Mental Health Here are some self care strategies for families to practice in each dimension of Wellness How will you promote positive self care strategies with your children

Friends and family... has quarantine developed intense emotions in your child..that are being communicated through misbehaviors and defiance in the home #Let me HELP 1Find the function of their behavior 2Collect your own data by using the ABC’s 3Determine which function your child is displaying after the target behavior was presented... 4Promote change and implement a replacement behavior that serves the same function EXAMPLE: Johnny screams and cries when he is asked to go pick out a book and start reading.. (Function of this bx is ESCAPE) Johnny tries to engage in negative behaviors to escape the non preferred task. Your replacement behavior can include a First/Then board, two choices of learning (Read aloud book online or reading together), and/or earning a positive reinforcement once the task is complete (snack/tablet/toys). *Consistency is key *Resources below See more

McDermott Counseling was awarded Best of 2020 in Visalia congratulations to my supervisor Rachel McDermott! Our office consists of many psychotherapists who specialize in various mental health concerns. Please reach out for support, guidance, motivation and treatment by calling 559-280-5756

Challenge your negative automatic thoughts by finding the positive in the different *situations*statements*stressors..that you encounter daily, condition your mind to look for the POSITIVE!

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