There are no “bad” children.

They have “bad” behaviors that are being displayed because they have needs or feelings that aren’t being acknowledged or addressed. These unmet needs and emotions can be displayed in unwanted behaviors because the children do not know how to express themselves in a way to get these needs met.

Through observations of the child, family dynamic, home environment and daily structure, as well as conversations with parents, an understanding of a child’s unmet needs will present itself. After identifying what needs to be addressed, an action plan can be developed that takes into consideration the whole child, as well as the needs and structure of the family. Meeting the needs of the “whole” takes the focus off of fixing the “bad” behavior and shifts it to the many factors that contribute to a child’s world.