114. How can NVR move us beyond accommodations to empower anxious children and teens?
Overpowering Emotions: Tools for Child & Teen Anxiety and Resilience · Caroline Buzanko
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Show Notes
This week on Overpowering Emotions, I build on last week’s discussion about extinction bursts and validation, diving into the empowering parenting approach of Non-Violent Resistance (NVR).
I explore how NVR transitions families from accommodating anxious behaviours to fostering empowerment and resilience in children. NVR, initially a response to violent or self-destructive behaviours, is beneficial for managing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety-driven avoidance.
In this episode, I highlight the core principles of NVR and discuss how NVR effectively alters family dynamics to promote bravery and resilience. You'll learn how this approach helps parents manage problematic anxiety-driven behaviours while maintaining a loving, connected relationship with their child.
Listen in to learn more about the benefits of NVR, such as strengthening family relationships, fostering open communication, and reducing conflicts. And, most importantly, I will discuss practical strategies along with real-life examples to illustrate these strategies.
Discover how NVR helps parents regain control and confidence in parenting, emphasizes empathy and validation, and ultimately helps children develop better coping skills and emotional regulation.
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