Rethinking Behaviour Management: A Low Arousal Approach (Webinar)

In recent years, developments in psychology and neuroscience suggest that to effectively support children with behaviours of concern, parents and educators should respect a child’s autonomy and recognise the underlying neurological and physiological processes behind behaviours. Clinicians such as Ross Greene, Bo Elven, Andrew McDonnell and Mona Delahooke have been instrumental in the development of approaches which focus on relationships, de-escalation and safety, and skill development, without the need for exclusion, restraint, and rewards and consequences. 

These ‘Low arousal’ approaches involve parents and teachers recognising the impact of their own arousal, attitude and behaviour on a child’s behaviour and taking responsibility for managing and preventing future incidents, as well as supporting children to regulate in the moment and develop the necessary skills to manage challenges in the future.

In this workshop parents, educators and professionals will learn about the key principles involved in low arousal approaches and the underlying causes for behaviours of concern from a neurological and physiological perspective. Attendees will also develop an understanding of how their own arousal, attitudes and behaviours can impact on child’s behaviour and how challenging incidents are managed, and learn how to apply low arousal strategies to situations involving behaviours of concern.

Suitable for Parents, Educators and Allied Health Professionals.
Presented by Raelene Dundon, Educational & Developmental Psychologist
Recording will be available to registered attendees.