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Explaining The Stop Signal

The document explains the importance of teaching children the stop signal, emphasizing that it should be used when feelings become overwhelming. It reassures children that taking a break is appropriate and does not reflect a lack of bravery. Clear communication is essential to prevent misuse of the stop signal during manageable situations.

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Explaining The Stop Signal

The document explains the importance of teaching children the stop signal, emphasizing that it should be used when feelings become overwhelming. It reassures children that taking a break is appropriate and does not reflect a lack of bravery. Clear communication is essential to prevent misuse of the stop signal during manageable situations.

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Gina Khalifa
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Explaining the Stop Signal

When teaching and practicing the stop signal, make sure you let the child
know that we stop only if the feelings are too big and way out of what we
can manage.

On the other hand, give reassurance to the child. Let the child know that it
is appropriate to stop and take a break. This does not mean that he or she
is not brave or strong.

Once again, remind the child “as much as possible, we let the brain do the
work; but if it gets way too hard, we can use our stop signal.” If this is not
explained clearly, the child might use the stop signal every time the
negative affect or the traumatic material is accessed.

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