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Podcast: The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}
Episode: Ep. 168: "I HATE YOU! And Other Big Feelings
Description: Kids with vulnerable nervous systems often say BIG, hurtful, and scary words. They say things like “I hate you!” or “You hate me!” They sometimes threaten to hurt themselves- or you! Verbal aggression almost always pulls us right onto the watchdog pathway ourselves- which is understandable. Let’s talk about how you might respond if you’re able to hang onto your owl brain.In this episode, you’ll learnTo stay focused on the level of activation, not the words being saidWhat to say (if anything) back to statements like “I hate you,” “I wi...