Working with a's emotions

No, Mama! That's mine! Not like that! I want it whole! Hooray! a- is experimenting with separation and assertion. Big emotions. Can't reason her out of them. Totally natural part of life. • My goals: Model equanimity. 2018-06-056 Offer her a safe place for strong emotions. Help her feel secure. Reinforce the positive. Don't inadvertently reinforce unwanted behaviour. Strategy: • . Fast food rule: repeat & confirm so that she feels heard. on accept reasonable requests, empathize with ones I won't grant. Start working on collaborative problem solving.