Light blue background with a lavender centre that says: They Naysay: “If we show attention during moments of distress, we will reinforce their behaviours.”

Light blue background with a lavender centre that says: Possible responses: “We all need help regulating sometimes” “Their inner experience is worthy of attention” “Curiosity about the cause helps reduce the behaviour naturally.”

Inevitably when there's talk of moving away from a compliance-based model, there's pushback

Here are some responses to naysayer fears & reframes them through safety, curiosity, and interoception

Credit: Kelly Mahler

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Compliance vs. Curiosity
It’s time to disrupt this cycle.
Let’s trade busywork for bold ideas.
Let’s create spaces where curiosity leads, not compliance.
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