Blog: Under the Emerald Bridge
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To Be and Not to Be: A Brief Parent and Educator’s Guide to the Benefits of Using Dialectical Behavioural Approaches with Children
The elevator pitch? Basically, DBA is about both accepting what is and what needs to change. It’s also about realising that two opposing ideas can exist simultaneously. Originally adapted from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), which is often used in clinical settings, DBA (a lighter touch, if you will) takes the same core idea of balancing acceptance and change. It makes it practical for everyday use, including parenting and teaching, which is what we will focus on today. Instead of concentrating only on stopping “bad behaviour,” DBA helps children and their caregivers recognise and accept their feelings while learning positive ways to respond.
"Just Diagnosed with Dyslexia? 6 Expert Tips to Support Learning and Success"
Has your child just received a Dyslexia diagnosis, and you’re not entirely sure where to begin? Let Emerald Bridges get you started on the path to helping your child not just “survive” in literacy but “Thrive”!