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0:04 have you ever noticed that you or even your kids can be receptive to what's going on or instead of being receptive you can be reactive where you want to fight back or flee and run away or even freeze or for some people collapsing a feint those are the four FS of a reactive state that shut down our learning they shut down the way we can be open to connecting with others and even connecting with our own resources
0:36 what I've noticed over the many years of being a clinician and educator and parent myself is that there were things that we can do in helping raise children that allow our kids to move from reactive states of fight flight freeze and feint that shut them down from being open to learning and tapping into their own resilience to moving them toward what's called a receptive state and when you understand how to do that as a
1:06 parent when you learn how to create what we can call a yes brain state you create what's called a mindset an approach to life which still with vigor and vitality it's filled with resilience in the face of challenges and this yes brain state is actually something that you can help cultivate in your children now the great news is that there is a step-by-step approach to teaching you what to do in your connection with your kids so that
1:38 they develop this brain strength this yes brain state [Music] you [Music]
Summary
- Reactive states hinder learning and connection.
- The four Fs of a reactive state are fight, flight, freeze, and feint.
- A "yes brain" state encourages openness and resilience.
- Parents can play a crucial role in helping children develop this mindset.
- There are specific strategies to cultivate a receptive state in children.
- A receptive mindset allows for better coping with challenges.
- The approach promotes vitality and vigor in life experiences.