Creative Expression with DrLisa

03/01/2026

03/01/2026

The nervous system needs safety before it can learn.
Behind every behavior is a feeling asking to be understood, because behavior is communication, and connection is the response.
Big feelings need safe arms, not strong consequences.
When we connect first, everything changes.
Calm is contagious. So is love.
Co-regulation today builds self-regulation tomorrow. 💛☀️ 🤗

03/01/2026

03/01/2026

Sons too😊

👏🏼🩷

02/27/2026

Before assuming resistance, look for overwhelm.
Safety is the foundation of learning.🩶

02/27/2026

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02/26/2026

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02/26/2026

10 WAYS TO SOOTHE BOTH OF YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEMS:

1. “We don’t have to figure this out right now”

2. “You don’t need to explain it to me, I trust you”

3. “Lets pause and get back to this tomorrow when we have a clear mind”

4. “I trust you know what’s best and I’m here to listen”

5. “Are you looking for advice, I have some ideas. If not I’m happy to just listen”

6. “We’ll always figure it out, together.”

7. “I know you don’t mean it that way”

8. “You’re not in trouble and you’ve done nothing wrong, this is just so I can understand what happened here”

9. “If you need extra time, let’s talk about it.”

10. “I appreciate your time, thank you so much”