A Flowchart for Problem Behaviors by Lindsay Braman MA

Kids with caregivers who give them permission to feel big feelings and who give them support in managing those feelings are kids with tools who are able to become adults who can regulate emotions and find resiliency in the face of crisis. This simple visual from Lindsay Braman illustrates how empathic, attuned parenting can disrupt one common cycle behind problem behaviors at home or in the classroom. Mental health professionals may find this tool especially helpful in family therapy sessions with families/caregivers or children as they navigate coping skills for problem behaviors. This could also be helpful with school-based providers or teachers/administration in understanding how to support students.