Joelle and Gillian explore a concept from the world of psychotherapy and how it could play out between a child, their parent, and a school professional.  When a child expresses their anxiety related to school demands to their parent, their parent may in turn express that distress to the school professional.  We are all seeking reassurance and regulation from each other.  We can trip over each other or we can compassionately respond in a firm and supportive manner.  There is a concept from the world of psychotherapy called “parallel process” that resembles this dynamic.  This concept can help us both respond effectively and shift our own stress response.  

This discussion relates to this video from Josh Ship- 

Like the Lap Bar on a Roller Coaster,  Teens Will Test You to See if You Will Hold

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