About Lesson
Key Message:Â Understanding your emotional reactions can help you manage stress, improve relationships, and become a better dad.
Topics Covered:
- Recognizing stress triggers and how they affect your behavior.
- Introduction to attachment styles and how they influence your parenting and co-parenting.
- Techniques to manage emotions and stay grounded.
Video Prompt:
- Title:Â “Understanding Your Emotional Triggers and Attachment Style”
- Length:Â ~7 minutes
- Content:Â Explain attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant) with real-life examples and how they show up during stressful situations like divorce.
Action Steps:
- Identify Your Attachment Style:
- Use a quick quiz to help dads identify their attachment style.
- Provide examples of how each style may show up during co-parenting or interacting with their kids.
- Stress Management Techniques:
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- Practice box breathing (inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4).
- Keep a “Trigger Journal” to track moments when you feel stressed and how you reacted.
- Write down one alternative action you can take next time you feel triggered.