Don't Forget This Mindset Shift When Supporting an Upset Child

When supporting an upset child in the Five Steps of Self-Regulation, one crucial first step for us adults to keep in mind is an acceptance that the upset is happening. When we use the Power of Acceptance with children, we validate their inner world. We send the message, “I see you and I hear you.” We respond to the child as they are, not as we believe they should be.
Our ability to support our students in moments of upset is contingent on our inner state. If we begin from a place of judgment, we will likely fail to see their call for help, and miss the opportunity to connect and teach them missing skills.
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