Why Your Child’s Behaviour Might Not Be “Bad” at All
Many parents struggle when their child starts showing defiance, lying, tantrums, or withdrawal. But what looks like misbehaviour could be a stress response linked to childhood disorders or emotional overwhelm.
At Urjasvini Child Development Centre in Indore, our counselling therapist team helps parents decode these behaviours using proven behavioural counselling strategies — so children can feel safe, understood, and supported.
Understanding the Brain Behind Your Child’s Behaviour
How Stress Affects the Brain
The brain has three key regions:
- Reptilian Brain (Survival) – fight, flight, freeze
- Mammalian Brain (Emotion) – attachment, fear, play
- Human Brain (Thinking) – planning, empathy, problem-solving
When children face stress — from academic pressure, overstimulation, family changes, or emotional triggers — the survival brain takes over. This means:
- The thinking brain shuts down
- Emotional control is lost
- Behaviour becomes reactive, not intentional
Signs Your Child’s Behaviour May Be Stress-Driven
Common stress-related behaviours seen in childhood disorders include:
- Frequent tantrums or sudden aggression
- Lying to avoid scolding
- Withdrawing or “shutting down”
- Selective hearing or refusal to listen
- Bedwetting or excessive clinginess
Tip from a counsellor therapist: These are not signs of weakness — they are signals your child needs emotional support, not punishment.
The Link Between Childhood Disorders and Behaviour
Conditions like ADHD, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum challenges, and sensory processing difficulties often trigger stress-driven actions. Without behaviour counselling, these can be mistaken for stubbornness or laziness.
How Parents Can Respond to Stress-Driven Behavior
Step 1 – Regulate Yourself First
Children mirror your state. Stay calm before responding.
Step 2 – Validate Their Feelings
Use empathy statements like, “I can see you’re frustrated right now.”
Step 3 – Co-Regulate
Sit close, lower your voice, and slow your breathing so they feel safe.
Step 4 – Address the Root Cause Later
Discussions and corrections work best when the child is calm.
Real-Life Case Study – Aarav’s Story (Indore)
Seven-year-old Aarav began stealing coins from home. His parents assumed mischief. In behaviour counselling sessions with our counsellor therapist, we discovered he was anxious about asking for school money. Once parents replaced scolding with open-ended conversations, the behaviour stopped completely. Aarav didn’t need punishment — he needed emotional safety.
Creating a Safe Brain Environment at Home
- Predictable routines = security
- Warm eye contact = connection
- Accepting tone = safety
- Daily one-on-one time = trust
- Balanced academic and play schedule = reduced overwhelm
Why Choose Urjasvini for Behaviour Counselling in Indore?
- Experienced counsellor therapist team trained in child psychology
- Expertise in childhood disorders, including ADHD, autism, and anxiety
- Customized behaviour modification strategies for home and school
- Support for parents through guided sessions and follow-up care
Call to Action – Get Expert Help Today
If your child is showing frequent behavior struggles at home or school, they may be expressing stress — not stubbornness. Early behaviour counselling can prevent long-term emotional difficulties.
📞 Contact Dr. Vini Jhariya – Trusted counsellor therapist in Indore
📍 Urjasvini Child Development Center, Indore
📲 7999215093 | 9893371516
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