Shutdown, Stonewalled, & Alone: Strategies for Kids who are Shut Down

Sponsoring Organization: Nairn Family Homes

Date: February 6th, 2025

Time: 10am-12:30pm ET

Location: Virtual

Description: Children who are shut-down may seem easier to parent than children who are explosive, but the truth is, they can be the hardest to reach. This workshop decodes these frustrating and elusive behaviors using the latest research on the science of safety. 

Some shutdown kids are watchdogs acting like volcanos (keeping it all inside). Some shutdown kids are possums. 

In this workshop you’ll learn:

• The neurobiology behind la la land and shutdown behavior
• How to distinguish between a volcano (lots of energy stored all inside) vs a possum (very low energy)
• How la-la land and shut down behavior is protective
• Practical strategies to offer safety and connection that you can implement immediately

Registration Information: This is a private training for Nairn Family Homes. If you are interested in scheduling a similar training for your organization, contact Robyn’s team at hello@robyngobbel.com