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PEAK Technique – Supportive Statements

Validate a child’s emotion while emphasizing their ability to withstand distress, which builds their confidence over time (and gives parents something to say without accommodating)  Example: “I understand how hard this is for you, but I know you have the...

PEAK Technique – Reframing Thoughts/Shift Emotions

Changing your thoughts about your child’s anxious behavior will change how you feel and your reaction to the anxious distress.  Example: My child can’t take the stress ⟶ She is resilient, and this will make her stronger  Video Here Addressed Pitfalls...