Dismissive words can really hurt, she says.
A person may then start to self-sabotage in accordance with whatever that negative belief may be.
And how healthy are your relationships going to be as an adult?
Youre being so dramatic.
Calling out drama implies that a child is overreacting, over-responding, or just plain doing too much.
Naturally, this could encourage them to shrink themselves down in response.
trauma therapist and the author ofHeal for Real
When we invalidate somebodys feelings, they learn to keep silent about them, says Moroney.
Its like training somebody for voicelessness.
Can we talk that through?
or Can I help you figure out why this situation is feeling so big?
Its about helping kids and teenagers untangle all the big feelings underlying drama, says Moroney.
Just like a big verbal reaction,crying is a natural emotional responseto pain or hurt.
Instead of telling her kids not to cry, in fact, Moroney openly encourages it.
This applies even if theyre crying because theyve gotten in trouble for misbehaving, she adds.
Food is certainly fuel, but we also have food for celebration.
trauma therapist and the author ofHeal for Real
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