Circle of Security is a model that is very accessible and offers parents a simple tool to consider where their child is at and their emotional needs. It has a clear 'motto':
"Always: be BIGGER, STRONGER, WISER, and KIND.
Whenever possible: follow your child’s need. Whenever necessary: take charge."
It also invites parents to consider their childhood experiences and what triggers their more punitive responses:
Parents are agents of change. Gaining an understanding of what is happening internally for them emotionally is key to enabling them to shift how they present towards their child, and in turn the child's behaviour will change to becoming more positive.
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