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This 2-minute video for parents features Mental Health Therapist Stephanie Dann talking about motivation. 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

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Hi. My name is Stephanie Dann. I'm a mental health therapist that works with the White River School District. And today I wanted to talk about slowing down. My body and my brain feel calm, when things are orderly, organized, planned and structured. When things are new, overwhelming, stressful, my go-to response is often panic. I don't know if you can relate to that. Maybe you feel this way when your kids don't listen. When they talk back or when they have a tantrum about something small. Maybe you're feeling that way about life right now. With all the changes in school, and kids coming back into the buildings. All of our schedules are just different and kind of up in the air. Unfortunately when we respond with panic, our brain is in a fight or flight mode. It's not thinking clearly. We're not ready to problem solve. And we're definitely not ready to respond with calm confidence with our kids. So when you're feeling pressure or stress or panic, try slowing down as your first response. Slowing down instead of going fast. I know it might feel counterproductive or counter intuitive but slowing down gets your brain into a calm space. One where you can think through your options, and explore what you need, and your child needs. So, here's some quick ideas about slowing down. Take a deep breath. Physically slow your body down. Literally sit down. Remind yourself that it takes time to form new routines. Step outside. Take a walk. Take a drink of water. And even agree to wait to make a decision until later, if you can. These are some ideas about slowing down. Try doing that this week when you're feeling stressed.

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