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Q&A: What should I do when empathy and connection doesn't calm my child down?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...

Why your child may not calm down, even when you lead with empathy and connection.
How to redefine what it means for a strategy to "work" in the heat of the moment.
The role of patience and presence when your child's nervous system just isn't ready to shift.
Why successful co-regulation doesn't always mean a calm child.
How to disengage without disconnecting—and why that can sometimes be the most effective approach.
Practical ways to support yourself so you can stay regulated when your child isn't.

If you've ever tried "all the right things" and still found yourself stuck with a child who can't calm down, this episode will help you feel validated, supported, and grounded in what you can (and can't) control.

REFERENCES AND RELATED RESOURCES:

👉 Want games specifically designed for fostering emotion regulation? Go to drsarahbren.com/games to get my free guide packed with games you can play with kids of all ages!

ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about the psychology of dysregulation with Cara Goodwin

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about using coregulation with Dana Rosenbloom

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about raising emotionally resilient children with Dr. Kristen Lindquist

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