Tag: crisis

Parenting Through a Crisis

Remember, during a crisis act like a thermostat, not like a thermometer. This is one of the many things I try to share with my graduate students during the class I teach on emotional, behavioral and mental health conditions. Many of the graduate students are also parents and have told me that the suggestion of acting like a thermostat rather than a thermometer is also helpful to them in their homes. This analogy means staying level when your child’s emotions are running wild.

Police Crisis Intervention Training: "Officer Friendly" for bpKids

Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking at a Chicago Police Department Juvenile Crisis Intervention Training (CIT).  CIT programs are popping up around the country.