09/12/2025
This is crazy busy time, and it is easy to get caught up in the stress of it, and perhaps miss the stress in others.
This is from a newsletter I receive from :
Kind and Collective Collaborative
They generally have some 'good stuff' to make me stop and think:
"Reframing is the intentional process of shifting our internal narrative. Instead of viewing situations through a lens of failure, judgment, or frustration, reframing invites us to see through the lens of curiosity, compassion, and growth. 🌿
From a psychological perspective, cognitive reframing is a method of identifying unhelpful thoughts and reinterpreting them in a way that is more balanced, realistic, and constructive. It doesn’t deny difficulty - but it removes the emotional charge of guilt, shame, or fear, allowing us to approach challenges from a calmer, more empowered space.
At Kind & Collaborative Empowerment, reframing helps us to:
âś… Recognise behaviour as communication
We view all behaviours - even the ones that feel confronting or confusing- as messages. Rather than focusing on surface-level “compliance,” we explore what the child is trying to express or cope with, using behaviour as a guide.
✅ Honour the nervous system’s response to stress, overwhelm, or unmet needs
Our team acknowledges that many behaviours stem from a dysregulated nervous system, particularly in individuals with sensory processing differences, trauma histories, or demand avoidance. Reframing allows us to see these behaviours as adaptive.
âś… Create space for more supportive, connected, and regulated interactions
Instead of reacting with consequences or control, reframing empowers us to respond with curiosity, co-regulation, and care. This creates a safer space for learning, connection, and growth- for both the individual and their caregivers.
