I have a sensory seeking client and he’s working on emotional regulation and body awareness. I’ve been running into a pattern lately where parents expect to see immediate changes in their child’s emotional regulation and body awareness after starting services.
It puts me in a tough spot because we all know these skills take time, consistency, and carryover at home/school. Emotional regulation especially isn’t something that flips overnight.
I try to educate upfront, but I still feel like I’m constantly resetting expectations. How do you explain the timeline without sounding discouraging? How do you handle it when expectations stay unrealistic? Would love to hear how others navigate this.
u/Fancy_One_1075 — 12 days ago