Behavior Problems

Behavior Problems

“Good judgement come from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.” 

~ Will Rogers 

Character Building

Parenting information

Classic Parenting Books or Audio

Brain Storm (teens) by Dr. Dan Siegel
https://www.amazon.com/dp/158542935X/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_Y7A6GFFXK8G740970ZDM

Parenting from the Inside Out by Dr. Dan Siegel

The Whole-Brain Child (kids) by Dr. Dan Siegel 

BLOOM by Dr. Lynne Kenney 

The Explosive Child by Dr. Ross Greene

The Defiant Child by Dr. Douglas Riley 

Help your child or yourself Get Motivated 

Understanding emotions for Kids and Parents

Need help with Emotional Management or Anger Problems? 

Alternative Medicine 

Improve Self-regulation & reduce Anxiety…

  • Check out Jon Kabat-Zinn & search YouTube for videos 
  • Self-help: http://www.mindfulnesscds.com/
  • take a daily relaxation minute: www.Just-A-Minute.org
  • take up hobby and / or mind-body based fitness activity 
  • enjoy a daily walk 
  • spend more time outside 
  • start a regular fitness routine 
  • explore exercises known to reduce anxiety e.g., stretching, Yoga poses, breathing drills, etc 
  • learn about intrusive thoughts: www.intrusivethoughts.org

Breathwork for Self-Regulation @ www.YouTube.com (search below):

  • Diaphragmatic breathing exercises Or Belly Breathing 
  • Deepak Chopra breathing exercise
  • Deepak Chopra sleep meditation cd
  • 7 Days to Restful Sleep – Streaming

Classic Breathing Exercises 

Dr Weil 478 

Square breathing exercise

Learn CBT skills to better interpret the Fight or Flight system  

Watch This Movie…

Learn about Wim Hof’s method

Achieve Your Personal Best!

Learn about “FLOW” – achieving Optimal Experience
BY Dr. MIHALY CSIKSZENTMIHALY

Search YouTube: “FLOW BY MIHALY CSIKSZENTMIHALYI | ANIMATED BOOK REVIEW”
Direct link: https://youtu.be/8h6IMYRoCZw

Find a Yoga class and/or practice at home 

Bikram Yoga beginner 30 minutes https://youtu.be/yFtDSWWfYmI 

Search YouTube: “Beginners Bikram Yoga Instructional Narration”

Emotional Regulation Skills Workbooks: 

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical DBT Exercises for Learning Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation & … Tolerance (New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook)
by Matthew McKay et al.
Link: http://amzn.com/1572245131

DBT® Skills Manual for Adolescents
by Jill H. Rathus Phd et al.
Link: http://amzn.com/1462515355

Mindfulness & Teenagers 

www.mindfulnessforteens.com

Being a teen can be really stressful! Mindfulness is a powerful way to handle stress, and live life more fully. Mindfulness is all about living fully in the present moment, without judgment, and with an attitude of kindness and curiosity. It’s about breathing, noticing what’s happening right here and now, sending a gentle smile to whatever you’re experiencing in this moment (whether it’s easy or difficult), and then letting it go. You can be mindful anytime, anywhere, no matter what you’re doing. It sounds simple, but it’s not always easy to do, especially when you are stressed! This website provides information, tools, and resources to help you get started.

Teenager Must Do’s…

  • Start a fitness routine 
  • Learn about nutrition and eat better 
  • Learn a hobby and spend time trying to master it 
  • Seek volunteer opportunities in the local community 
  • Get work and volunteer experiences to build a resume 
  • Begin exploring career interest
  • Learn about all sorts of Occupational opportunities 
  • Explore Occupations that will be needed in the future 
  • Visit Colleges, Technical schools, or businesses
  • Seek a shadow opportunity for any job interest area as available 
  • Start home based chore & activity incentive plan – Teach how to become an “Earner” Learn money management principals
    http://www.daveramsey.com
  • Explore Martial Arts e.g., Jiu Jitsu, Karate, Taekwondo
  • Get Mentally and Physically Fit, Learn Discipline and Practice Self-Control

Ongoing behavioral problems? 

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