Reina Remy LCSW

03/18/2023

Hi, I am excited to meet you.

03/18/2023

Welcome

04/16/2022

This is beautiful support that the goal as parent is not be calm all the time.

Many of us believe that if we can remain calm no matter what and teach our children to do the same then we have successfully mastered self-regulation. But true regulation has nothing to do with achieving a certain state. It's in noticing and responding to whatever emotion you are feeling.

04/11/2022

Great explanation from Trauma Geek.

03/30/2022

How we respond to our kids really depends on how dysregulated they feel and they are communicating that with their behavior.

The perfect time to teach or practice skills is when they are still thinking clearly and able to cooperate. Otherwise, you will need to focus on meeting needs and offering support if you want to be most helpful and feel successful.

What are some behaviors you can think of that occur in the green, yellow, and red zones?

03/30/2022

Very good information on rejection sensitivity

03/28/2022

Great reminders

As we enter into the weekend, we will have moments that are joyful and moments of disconnection, exhaustion, and frustration.

REMEMBER: (1) You are human-- give yourself grace; (2) Mistakes are meant to teach us something; (3) We have an opportunity to show a child how to make healthy repairs in relationships when we initiate repairs in our moments of disconnection with our children.

The Mom Brain Therapist

03/28/2022

Research shows that punishing and shaming kids for negative behavior creates doesn't work. Here's what to do instead.

03/24/2022

Love this explanation and visual

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Have you ever noticed how, on some days, a stressful moment can completely knock you out and start a downward spiral of more stress? While on others, the days when you’re feeling a bit more centered and peaceful, that same stressful moment is no big deal?

Studies have found that our emotional state prior to experiencing stressors can have a profound impact upon our response, the way they unfold in the body, and how our mood changes. This is one reason why it’s so critical to protect our peace, engage in the things that bring us joy, and put the stressors in perspective (whenever possible.)

If you’re facing a stressful moment and already can feel it growing and expanding, the best approach is sometimes to walk away and take a break; if you can’t, just give yourself time for one big breath or to name whatever you’re feeling.

One other helpful tip from the research: having a sense of purpose leads to less of a stress response! Try to focus on the greater why, what you’re learning, or how the stressor connects to something you love and value.
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03/21/2022

Always wonderful posts from Parenting Works!