1. By Brenda McCreight Ph.D.

2.  Provide opportunities for positive stimulation
such as reading a good book or magazine
article
 Don’t try to learn when you’re overwhelmed,
tired, or cranky
 Walk away (metaphorically or physically) from
negative input

3.  It’s always on the alert for danger
 Calm yourself
 Walk away - metaphorically or physically

4.  Swimming
 Walking
 Running
 Jump rope
 Biking
 Hiking
 Classes
 Brenda McCreight Ph.D
 Workshop series

5.  Increases cognitive function
 Increases improved decision making
 Increases improved conflict resolution
 Increases attention
 Brenda McCreight Ph.D.
 Workshop series

6.  Yoga
 Biofeedback
 This calms the amygdala and activates the
hippocampus

7.  Remember that you are in control of these
 You don’t have to behave like the person who
has triggered you – it’s your choice!!

8.  What is your negative self talk?
 What are your worst fears about the stress
source? Are they realistic? Are they in your
power to change?
 Who is supporting your false beliefs?
 Who is challenging your false beliefs?
 Brenda McCreight Ph.D. workshop series

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 The Hazardous Parenting facebook site
 Udemy.com (search under Brenda McCreight)
 Slideshare.com (search under Brenda McCreight)
 Amazon.com (search under Brenda McCreight)
 brendamccreight@gmail.com
 Brenda provides counselling and parent coaching worldwide
via skype, telephone, and email – please contact her by email
if you would like to book an appointment.