The Power of Co-Regulation: A New Perspective on Needs-Oriented Parenting
Parents and educational professionals know it all too well: the baby cries for hours, the four-year-old throws a tantrum, the teenager slams the door. Staying calm and collected? Often, it seems impossible. Trauma therapist Kati Bohnet shows how understanding the workings of the nervous system can make everyday life easier. Because behind both the challenging behaviour of children and the sometimes-impatient reactions of adults, there is no malicious intent. For example, when children are afraid, their nervous system switches to high alert. They then need our co-regulation and a feeling of security to self-regulate and return to a calm and cooperative state. Those who understand why challenging behaviour occurs can remain calmer and better support their children.
This book provides professionally sound, practical strategies and encourages parents to let go of excessively high expectations. For a greater sense of security, growth, and ease in the relationship with children.
»I want you to put on your »nervous system glasses«. Because when we understand what truly lies behind our children's behavior, we can guide them more confidently – and remain calmer ourselves.«
