Building Blocks Therapy, PLLC

11/06/2025

Great read for all parents!

Ever wondered why your child can go from calm to overwhelmed in what feels like seconds?
It’s not 'overreacting'. It’s the limbic system doing its job.

The limbic system is the part of the brain responsible for emotions, threat responses, memory, and connection. When it senses danger (real or perceived), it takes charge. Logical thinking steps back. This is why reasoning with a distressed child often doesn’t work in the moment.

Understanding this changes everything.

When we support emotional regulation, we’re not just teaching a skill — we’re helping a young person’s brain learn how to move from alarm back to safety. That’s connection. That’s co-regulation. That’s where calming strategies actually start to work.

If you’re supporting a child through big feelings, meltdowns, anxiety, or tricky behaviour, understanding the limbic system is foundational.

Our The Child Brain Explained Toolkit breaks this down clearly, with visuals, strategies, scripts, activities, and parent handouts you can use straight away.Link in comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.

11/01/2025

The City of Midland has compiled a community resource list to help families find local food and assistance programs available right here at home. Together, we can make sure no one in Midland goes without a meal.

We also encourage those who are able to give back by donating to a local organization of their choice — every contribution makes a difference.

Find available resources below 👇

10/29/2025

Our Teen Leadership Council (TLC) is collecting shelf-stable Thanksgiving food items for a special student-led project to support families in need this holiday season!

We're looking for items like:
potato flakes, boxed stuffing, canned green beans, canned corn, rice, beans, chicken broth, cranberry sauce, pie ingredients, and more.

Items may be dropped off at Crisis Center of West Texas
910-B South Grant Ave., Odessa, TX

🕒 Office Hours:
Mon–Thurs: 8 AM – 5 PM
Fri: 8 AM – 12 PM

If you have any questions please contact Alejandra or Hannah at 432-333-2527

10/29/2025

To Our Amazing We Rock the Spectrum Midland Family

Our family opened We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym branch on July 16, 2022 to provide a safe, clean and nurturing environment for ALL children. Our dream was to have a place where kids of all abilities could come together to learn, grow and be accepted as they are. We wanted parents to truly be able to experience our slogan firsthand of, “Finally A Place Where You Never Have to Say You’re Sorry” and I believe we have done just that.

Over the past three years We Rock the Spectrum Kids’ gym has become a leader in what full inclusion should look like. We have developed lifelong partnerships, friendships and many of you have become family. We cannot thank you enough for all the support.

We as a family have some new opportunities and have made the tough decision to pass the baton of ownership of We Rock the Spectrum Midland.

With your support, we have been able to make this a prime location for parents, families, therapists and our community to connect with and find common ground. As much as we are feeling saddened, we are also excited for a new family or professional to come in and take our safe space even further.

If you or someone you know would be interested in purchasing and continuing to grow our amazing community, please contact us directly at info@werockthespectrummidland.com or by phone 325-998-0753.

This announcement will not affect our daily operations. All reservations and memberships will still be honored. We appreciate your support and continued business while we seek to find the right people to take over this incredible space!

Brandon, Jordan, Hudson and Henry

10/17/2025

10/15/2025

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10/13/2025

Ever noticed how your child can go from calm to chaotic in seconds?
That sudden shift isn’t defiance — it’s the Downstairs Brain taking over.

This part of the brain acts like an alarm system, always scanning for danger.
When it senses a threat — real or imagined — it flips the switch to fight, flight, freeze, or fawn.
Logic shuts down. Emotions take the lead.

Understanding the Downstairs Brain helps us see behaviour for what it really is:
a nervous system asking for safety, not discipline.

Remember:
We can’t reach the Upstairs Brain until we’ve calmed the Downstairs one.
Prompt featured is in our toolkit below.

Follow along in our series as we unpack how the brain shapes behaviour — and how we can help children find calm again.

NOW AVAILABLE IN THE RESOURCE STORE - to accompany our series on social media.

The Child Brain Explained: How the Upstairs & Downstairs Brain Shape Behaviour, a Toolkit for Parents & Educators - available for only £3.75 until 3 November 2025

Electronic download available at link in comments ⬇️ or via our Linktree Shop in Bio.

10/12/2025

SENSITIVE SANTA IS COMING! SUNDAY, NOV. 2nd!

Come have your kids get pictures with Sensitive Santa You will get 3-5 professionally edited photos by .sosolik.photography, crafts, gym time and one-on-one time with Santa for only $50 for your family.

We are limiting this event to families with special needs kids only. Time slots are limited and you must pay to RSVP and guarantee a slot.

Make sure you reserve your spot by calling 432-218-8463.

10/12/2025

Understanding the neurodivergent prefrontal cortex changes how we see behaviour.

This part of the brain — responsible for planning, impulse control, and emotional regulation — often develops around three years behind the neurotypical brain.

When we recognise that a child’s “can’t” isn’t a “won’t”, our response shifts from punishment to support.
We move from asking, “Why won’t they?” to “What does their brain need right now?”

Supporting begins with understanding — and that’s where real progress starts.

10/12/2025

SECOND CHANCE SUNDAY

When a child is melting down, our instincts can take over — and not always the helpful ones.
We might lecture, rush to fix, or tell them to calm down… but these actually block co-regulation rather than build it.

Let’s talk about what not to do — and what to try instead — so we can truly help a child borrow our calm instead of our chaos.

IN THE RESOURCE STORE - instant electronic download with secure global checkout.

Managing Big Feelings: A Toolkit for Parents & Educators, a Parent and Educators Toolkit

Helping children turn big emotions into skills for life.

When a child’s emotions feel too big to handle, it can be overwhelming — for them and for you.
Managing Big Feelings: The Toolkit is your go-to resource for guiding children through strong emotions with empathy, clarity, and proven strategies.

What’s Inside:
• Step-by-step calming strategies for moments of overwhelm
• Practical activities to build emotional awareness
• Visual aids to help children recognise and name their feelings
• Scripts and prompts for supportive conversations
• Tools for parents, educators, and support staff

This toolkit is grounded in evidence-based approaches to emotional regulation. It’s designed to work in classrooms, at home, and in one-to-one settings, helping children learn how to manage their emotions in ways that are safe, healthy, and empowering.

Download now and start turning emotional overwhelm into growth, resilience, and connection.

Electronic download available at
link in comments.

10/12/2025

This!

A highly sensitive child doesn’t need to be told they’re sensitive — they already know.

What they do need is to hear that their feelings are safe, valid, and important. That the world truly benefits from their empathy. 💛

How do you support sensitive hearts in your home? 🫶