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There is a child behind every behavior.
When children struggle with big emotions, tantrums, anxiety, power struggles, defiance, or other
challenging behaviors, the behavior is only part of the story. It's like the smallest part of the iceberg that you can see above the water. Understanding what's happening beneath the surface can change the way you see your child and what you do next.
You've tried the timeouts, the consequences, the sticker charts.
You've read the articles, followed the advice, and tried the strategies. And still, some days feel like you're
right back where you started. That's not a sign you're failing. It may simply mean that the strategies you've been given are meant to shape and modify what you can see, without looking at what led to the behavior in the first place.
Here, we take an inside-out approach. When you address what is driving the behaviors you're seeing, and as the inner conditions improve inside the child, the concerning behaviors resolve as a natural outcome.
For parents trying to make sense of a child who feels hard to
reach right now.
Maybe that looks like meltdowns. Maybe it's defiance, anxiety, aggression, rigidity, intense sensitivity, social struggles, or something else. Whatever is worrying you most right now about your child, Play Strong Kids can help, regardless of your location.
The Book
The Child Behind the Behavior: For Parents of Defiant, Anxious, and Emotionally Intense Children
If you'd like to learn more about Dr. Jen's approach, the book is a great place to start.
The Parent Program
A self-paced program with practical tools and video guidance you can work through from home. You have the option of either doing the course independently or going through the course with personalized support from Dr. Jen.
Parent Resources
Articles, videos, and free resources addressing the questions and challenges parents encounter every day.
[Explore Parent Resources]
Looking for Individual Child Therapy?
If you're in the Tampa Bay area and interested in individual child-centered play therapy, you can learn more
about working with me directly.
Creating Peace in Hearts and Homes
The peaceful home you're looking for is possible. Start with the book, take the parent program, or explore the resources here, whatever fits where you are right now.
