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Pitfall: Overcomplimenting

Giving too much “superficial” positive feedback that is focused on perfection or only on performance, which creates dependency in children to look for validation. Click here to view a summary slide for the video Techniques to Address this Pitfall Description LABELED...

PEAK Technique: Must Do’s, May Do’s

Prioritize necessary or highly enjoyable activities and allow for a healthy dose of unstructured play time to limit stress. Make a list and eliminate activities that are stressful or more trouble than they’re worth. Click here to view a summary slide for the video...

PEAK Technique: I Feel’s

Model positive emotion regulation and teach your child those skills by identifying your own anxious feelings and coping tools.  Example: “I feel _____________ so I am going to _____________ to handle that feeling.”  Click here to view a summary slide for the...

PEAK Technique: Unilateral Actions/Exposure

Identify accommodations you are making and replace them with a unilateral action. Expose your child to anxiety triggers in a controlled way to help desensitize them so they can overcome anxious emotions.  Click here to view a summary slide for the video Addressed...

PEAK Technique: Reflective Questions

Reflective questions emphasize process, effort, and self-reflection.  Example: “What do you like about your drawing?” “How did you feel pushing through that hard math problem?” “You’re done building the tower. What do you want to come next?” “You felt nervous...