Beyond Behaviors Episode 1
09/05/23 • 47 min
Throughout September and October, we'll be reading Beyond Behaviors by Dr. Mona Delahooke. Today, we're kicking things off with the introduction and chapter one. In the introduction, Dr. Delahooke explains why she wrote this book. In over 25 years working as a child psychologist, she observed that traditional approaches to treating challenging behaviors were repeatedly failing children who needed her help the most. She recognized that the brain-body connection and a child's individual needs and differences had to be considered when treating disruptive behaviors. Her work has been influenced by Dr. Stephen Porges, the Polyvagal Theory, and the concept of neuroception. She has also been heavily influenced by Dr. Serena Wieder's childhood developmental stages. In chapter one, we discuss how behaviors are actually adaptive responses to the way a child experiences his environment. They serve a purpose for that child, and it is our job to look below the surface and figure out what is causing them. We discuss the three main problems with traditional approaches to behavior, Dr. Delahooke's developmental iceberg, and neuroception. We're just scratching the surface and can't wait to learn more from Dr. Delahooke!
Interested in learning more about the Tiny Talkers Group Curriculum? Go to tinytalkersgroupcurriculum.com to check it out and use our code BOOKCLUB10 to get 10% off when you purchase the program.
If you love what we're doing at the SLP Book Club, please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen. This is the best way to support the podcast and help other SLPs and educators find us!
Join the discussion on instagram @slp_bookclub.
Find us on TikTok @theslpbookclub.
To learn more about The SLP Book Club, check out our website at theslpbookclub.com.
Go to facebook.com/groups/theslpbookclub to become a part of our facebook discussion group!
Visit patreon.com/theslpbookclub to download the bonus materials we created for the books we read. You don't have to become a member, they're available to download for free! For $3/month, you can become a Patreon member and get new episodes early and ad free. Patreon members also get one free download from Laura's TPT store that we post each month!
A lot of the resources mentioned in the podcast are free to download in the Laura G SLP store on TPT, find them here!
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Throughout September and October, we'll be reading Beyond Behaviors by Dr. Mona Delahooke. Today, we're kicking things off with the introduction and chapter one. In the introduction, Dr. Delahooke explains why she wrote this book. In over 25 years working as a child psychologist, she observed that traditional approaches to treating challenging behaviors were repeatedly failing children who needed her help the most. She recognized that the brain-body connection and a child's individual needs and differences had to be considered when treating disruptive behaviors. Her work has been influenced by Dr. Stephen Porges, the Polyvagal Theory, and the concept of neuroception. She has also been heavily influenced by Dr. Serena Wieder's childhood developmental stages. In chapter one, we discuss how behaviors are actually adaptive responses to the way a child experiences his environment. They serve a purpose for that child, and it is our job to look below the surface and figure out what is causing them. We discuss the three main problems with traditional approaches to behavior, Dr. Delahooke's developmental iceberg, and neuroception. We're just scratching the surface and can't wait to learn more from Dr. Delahooke!
Interested in learning more about the Tiny Talkers Group Curriculum? Go to tinytalkersgroupcurriculum.com to check it out and use our code BOOKCLUB10 to get 10% off when you purchase the program.
If you love what we're doing at the SLP Book Club, please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen. This is the best way to support the podcast and help other SLPs and educators find us!
Join the discussion on instagram @slp_bookclub.
Find us on TikTok @theslpbookclub.
To learn more about The SLP Book Club, check out our website at theslpbookclub.com.
Go to facebook.com/groups/theslpbookclub to become a part of our facebook discussion group!
Visit patreon.com/theslpbookclub to download the bonus materials we created for the books we read. You don't have to become a member, they're available to download for free! For $3/month, you can become a Patreon member and get new episodes early and ad free. Patreon members also get one free download from Laura's TPT store that we post each month!
A lot of the resources mentioned in the podcast are free to download in the Laura G SLP store on TPT, find them here!
Disclosure: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, we will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.
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You can find Meghan on Instagram @tinytalkersnashville and @ttgroupcurriculum.
Our next book is Beyond Behaviors by Dr. Mona Delahooke. We will be reading this fabulous book throughout September and October, one chapter per week. Our first episode covering Beyond Behaviors will air Tuesday, September 5th. Grab a copy here and join us!
Interested in learning more about the Tiny Talkers Group Curriculum? Go to tinytalkersgroupcurriculum.com to check it out and use our code BOOKCLUB10 to get 10% off when you purchase the program.
If you love what we're doing at the SLP Book Club, please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen. This is the best way to support the podcast and help other SLPs and educators find us!
Join the discussion on instagram @slp_bookclub.
Find us on TikTok @theslpbookclub.
To learn more about The SLP Book Club, check out our website at theslpbookclub.com.
Go to facebook.com/groups/theslpbookclub to become a part of our facebook discussion group!
Visit patreon.com/theslpbookclub to download the bonus materials we created for the books we read. You don't have to become a member, they're available to download for free!
A lot of the resources mentioned in the podcast are free to download in the Laura G SLP store on TPT, find them here!
Disclosure: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, we will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.
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Beyond Behaviors Episode 2
Today we're covering chapter two of Beyond Behaviors by Dr. Mona Delahooke. Chapter two is titled, "Top Down or Bottom Up?" This chapter explains how to understand the origin of behavior before we try to respond to it. We discuss top-down behaviors that are the result of thoughtful intent, and bottom-up behaviors that are unintentional stress responses. We also cover the stages of social-emotional development and how important it is to determine exactly where a child is in his/her development. Finally, we go over the pathways of the autonomic nervous system that help us determine a child's autonomic state in real time. When children are on the green (ventral vagal) pathway, they are in a calm state and can play, communicate, and learn. When children are on the red (sympathetic nervous system) pathway, they are highly activated and experiencing a fight-or-flight response. When children are on the blue (dorsal vagal) pathway, the body is responding to cues of extreme danger and will shut down. Understanding these pathways has really helped us to view the behavior of certain students from the past in a new way. We hope you learn something new from this episode!
Interested in learning more about the Tiny Talkers Group Curriculum? Go to tinytalkersgroupcurriculum.com to check it out and use our code BOOKCLUB10 to get 10% off when you purchase the program.
If you love what we're doing at the SLP Book Club, please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen. This is the best way to support the podcast and help other SLPs and educators find us!
Join the discussion on instagram @slp_bookclub.
Find us on TikTok @theslpbookclub.
To learn more about The SLP Book Club, check out our website at theslpbookclub.com.
Go to facebook.com/groups/theslpbookclub to become a part of our facebook discussion group!
Visit patreon.com/theslpbookclub to download the bonus materials we created for the books we read. You don't have to become a member, they're available to download for free! For $3/month, you can become a Patreon member and get new episodes early and ad free. Patreon members also get one free download from Laura's TPT store that we post each month!
A lot of the resources mentioned in the podcast are free to download in the Laura G SLP store on TPT, find them here!
Disclosure: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, we will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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