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Apologizing
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This 2-minute video for parents features Mental Health Therapist Stephanie Dann talking about apologizing.
Uploaded Jan 21, 2021 to COVID-19 Information
We all make mistakes and apologizing is a part of making things right again. There are some benefits to apologizing: makes the person and you feel better, improves the relationship, and you are more likely to make a better choice in the future.
Steps to making an apology:
1. Calm down and think
2. Say what you did and why it hurt the other person
3. Ask how you can fix things
4. Say you will try to do better next time and that you hope that person can forgive you
5. Give the person time to feel better
Challenge: When you make a mistake, don’t pretend like nothing happened. Be brave and make an apology! -
1:46
I Statements
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This 2-minute video for parents features Mental Health Therapist Stephanie Dann talking about I statements.
Uploaded Jan 15, 2021 to COVID-19 Information
When we are upset, we often use “You statements” to communicate how we feel to others. Although our feelings are valid, this usually creates defensiveness and conflict.
Try using an “I statement” like this: I feel ____________ (feeling word) when ___________ (the problem). I need ___________ (what you hope for in the future).
It’s harder for others to argue with your feelings when you present them in this way.
Challenge: When you feel upset, try using an “I statement” instead of a “You statement” this week. Also, try watching this video with your student and practice coming up with I statements. They are more likely to use them if you teach the skill when they are calm. -
1:54
Slowing Down
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This 2-minute video for parents features Mental Health Therapist Stephanie Dann talking about motivation.
Uploaded Jan 07, 2021 to COVID-19 Information
When things are new, overwhelming, or stressful, we often can feel panic.
When you feel panic, try slowing down as your first response. Slowing down gets your brain into a calm space. One where you can think through your options and explore what you and your child may need.
There are many ways to slow down:
· Take a deep breath
· Physically move your body slower
· Remind yourself that it takes time to form a routine
· Step outside or take a walk
· Take a drink of water
· Agree to wait until later to make a decision about something -
5:17
Emotion Coaching Part 12: Final Thoughts
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In the final video of our Emotion Coaching caregiver series. Jonathan Andrus, School Counselor at Elk Ridge Elementary, leaves families with a summary of Emotion Concepts and final thoughts. For more information, visit the Gottman Institute at gottman.com or read "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" by Dr. John Gottman. Mr. Andrus is available by phone or email to discuss or answer any questions regarding Emotion Coaching.
Uploaded Dec 17, 2020 to COVID-19 Information -
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Back to School 2020
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It's been a journey
Uploaded Dec 15, 2020 to COVID-19 Information -
2:42
Control and Acceptance
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This 3-minute video for parents features Mental Health Therapist Stephanie Dann talking about control and acceptance.
Uploaded Dec 10, 2020 to COVID-19 Information
- Wanting control isn’t a bad thing, but trying to control things we can’t over time doesn’t work and is exhausting. “When you try to control everything, you enjoy nothing.”
- Acceptance is giving up the struggle with things you can’t control and accepting reality for what it is, even if we don’t like it.
- Focus on what you can control: my attitude, how much news and social media I consume, following health guidelines, finding ways to have fun at home, how I treat others
Challenge: When your student is having a difficult time, help them to focus on what they can control and act on that! -
5:58
Emotion Coaching Part 11 - The Coercive Cycle
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This is part 11 of our Emotion Coaching caregiver series. Jonathan Andrus, School Counselor at Elk Ridge Elementary, describes the Coercive Cycle that all families fall into from time to time and how best to avoid it. For more information, visit the Gottman Institute at gottman.com or read "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" by Dr. John Gottman.
Uploaded Dec 10, 2020 to COVID-19 Information -
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Motivation
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This 3-minute video for parents features Mental Health Therapist Stephanie Dann talking about motivation.
Uploaded Dec 06, 2020 to COVID-19 Information
Consider these questions:
1) How can I help my student believe they will be successful?
2) How can I increase the value of the activity for my student?
- Goal-setting conversations - elementary: short-term/daily and specific choices, middle school: longer-term weekly goals and break into smaller parts, high school: long-term self-directed goals.
- Track progress and make a plan for when your student gets stuck. Talk about how the goal relates to things your student values.
- With rewards, focus on effort and not results as well as be specific about what you are rewarding.
Challenge: Have a goal setting conversation this week with your student! -
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Emotion Coaching Part 10 - Repairing Mistakes
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This is part 10 of our Emotion Coaching caregiver series. Jonathan Andrus, School Counselor at Elk Ridge Elementary, explains why finding opportunities to repair the parent-child relationship is important. For more information, visit the Gottman Institute at gottman.com or read "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" by Dr. John Gottman.
Uploaded Dec 03, 2020 to COVID-19 Information - 2:24 WRSD School-Based Test Pilot Featured Uploaded Nov 24, 2020 to COVID-19 Information