In this episode, hosts Devishobha and Meghna discuss why yelling is so prevalent, the psychology behind yelling, and a 5-step action plan to move away from the habit of yelling. The hosts share common everyday scenarios that usually trigger yelling, the long-term and short-term effects of yelling, and what to do after an episode of yelling. The episode also features 5 key actionable strategies to redirect the habit of yelling into a habit of self-awareness and measured responses to situations. The mnemonic this week is TRACE.

T- Track your trigger

R- Find Reinforcements

A- Create an action plan

C- Change the scenery or allow for a time-in

E- Evaluate long-term goals( meaning model conflict resolution skills)

Listen to the episode to find out more.

Big Talk About Tiny Humans is India’s first research-based podcast for parenting and educators, hosted by Devishobha Chandramouli and Dr Meghna. Visit https://ivm.today/tinyhumans to learn more about the show.

Resources:

1. Exposure to parental verbal abuse is associated with increased gray matter volume in superior temporal gyrus

1. The Long-Term Health Consequences of Child Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse, and Neglect: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

1. Psychological stress in childhood and susceptibility to the chronic diseases of aging: moving toward a model of behavioral and biological mechanisms

1. The Orange Rhino Trigger Tracking Sheet Sample

1. The Orange Rhino Trigger Action Plan Worksheet

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