Big Feelings and Big Reactions: Making Sense of Your Child’s Behaviour

This session will explore what’s really behind the behaviours you might be seeing at home or in school. Whether it’s daily outbursts, emotional shutdowns or complete school avoidance, we’ll look at the emotional and psychological factors driving these responses, including anxiety, sensory overload and burnout.

Dr Weisberg will offer expert guidance on recognising what your child’s behaviour is communicating and share practical strategies to support co-regulation, manage big feelings and navigate meltdown moments. We’ll also discuss how these challenges can affect school performance and attendance, and outline ways to collaborate with schools and advocate for your child’s needs.

You’ll leave with clear, actionable approaches to reduce conflict and promote emotional connection at home and school, along with guidance on when to consider seeking professional support. There will also be an opportunity to submit questions during sign-up, which will shape the discussion and ensure the webinar addresses the issues that matter most to you.

Dr Daniel Weisberg is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Managing Director of CAYP Psychology. He holds both a PhD in children’s emotional development and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Manchester. With over a decade of NHS experience, Daniel specialises in paediatric neuropsychology and has contributed to national and international research into child development, rare genetic and developmental differences. In 2016, he founded CAYP Psychology, which has since grown into an award-winning service with more than 100 clinicians supporting children, adolescents, and young people across the UK and online.

Discussion Points

• Meltdowns vs. tantrums

• Understanding what behaviours are communicating

• Transitions and triggers

• Co-regulation, big feelings and managing meltdown moments

• Anxiety, burnout and sensory overwhelm

• Practical strategies for home and school

• When to seek professional support
  

  

  
  

This session will take place in CAYP’s Virtual Office in Roam.

If you’re joining from a mobile device, download the Roam app prior to joining the session. On a desktop you can watch on your normal browser and no app is required. For any Roam related technical support, you can contact support@ro.am.