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"It's All About Control" - Chapter 7
"T" is for Trust These children have lost trust in the people who are trying to care for them, the people who are neglecting them, and/or with the world at large. Many experts stress consistency and structure and encourage parents to implement a routine that is to be followed daily. I think there is a place for doing things the same way, especially at bedtime, but too much structure can be harmful. In the case of children with Reactive Attachment Disorder, it gives these hype
Trish Mares, LPCC-S
Oct 175 min read


"It's All About Control" - Chapter 6
Chapter 6 - "N" is for Neutrality & Non-Defensiveness When one understands that the child’s goal is control of others and of situations, it’s easier to see that when they are acting out, they are often trying to manipulate others’ emotions and reactions. If they can make the parent/caregiver mad, then they are the “puppet master” of sorts and can bend the situation in the direction they want it to go. If the parent/guardian (in cases of children with RAD it is usually the...
Trish Mares, LPCC-S
Jul 176 min read


"It's All About Control" - Chapter 5
Chapter 5 - “O” is for Options I think most parents incorporate offering options or choices to their kids as a way to help them start...
Trish Mares, LPCC-S
May 135 min read


"It's All About Control" - Chapter 4
Chapter 4 - “C” is for Control Note: If you have not read the Preface through Chapter 3, please do so. Some of the tactics explained...
Trish Mares, LPCC-S
May 27 min read
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