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Adding a quick "permission + code word" routine at the beginning of calls is an easy way to introduce novelty. Before offering any recommendations, the parent asks, "Do you want support or just listening right now?" and, if the adult accepts criticism, gives a preset cue, like "coach mode," By making the feedback predictable and consent-based, this minor context change alters the typical pattern that triggers defensiveness and may encourage the adult to respond more deliberately rather than reflexively. | Once the person can “catch” the habit and respond intentionally, a good intervention to decrease how often the defensive response happens is Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL) paired with brief self-monitoring: set a simple goal like “no more than 1 defensive reply per call” (or “wait 10 seconds before responding”), track it after each conversation, and provide a meaningful reinforcer (self-reward, preferred activity, or praise from the parent) when the response rate stays at or below the goal; if the rate exceeds the goal, the reinforcer is withheld and the next call returns to an easier criterion. |
Adult to identify when the parent is making a suggestion or hints at a problem. Once identified, adult engages in a grounding exercise. | Once in the present moment, adult selects proper responding that's not defensive. |
Talk in person | Self-monitoring defensive remarks |
Meet in person and don't do phone calls for a while | Be aware of defensiveness |
Snap rubber band | Idk |
saying that's interesting immedistely | reinforcing positive responses |
Begin with suggestions | Increase positivity in the conversation |
Change the interaction by pausing the conversation and shifting to a different format, such as writing the concern down and discussing it later. | Add value to calm, non-defensive responses by acknowledging them and highlighting how they improve communication and problem-solving. |
Change time of conversations | Ask follow up questions |
use a visual aid (script) to prompt client to respond to parent | family collaboration to work on phone conversation skills for each person in the family |
add a subtext to the person's contact info in your phone- one that references responding in a postiive way | tracking ones own data to see the amount of defensive responses -hopefully will shape the behavior |
Sounds like both parties could benefit from FCT | |
Pause the conversation by asking for feedback to be written (text or email) instead of discussed immediately by phone. | Teach and practice a brief delay strategy (e.g., waiting 10–30 seconds before responding) paired with a neutral or validating response. |
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Ask novel questions vs make suggestion | Teaching self evaluation/ problem solving skills to identify problems and work out solutions and an action plan |
Text or talk face-to-face | Treat yourself to a bubble bath. |
Set up in person parent meetings instead | Under the concern more before opnionating |
have the conversations in person | take a breath, rehearse the conversation and potential outcomes |
Change the usual phone conversation by trying a new way to talk, like texting or starting with a fun topic. This new approach can help reduce automatic defensive responses. | Praise and reward the calm, goal-directed responses. Ignore the automatic defensive reactions so they happen less. |
Introduce humor or a surprising, positive comment early in the conversation to break the automatic pattern. | Use differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) by consistently reinforcing calm, goal-directed responses while withholding reinforcement (e.g., attention or escalation) for defensive reactions. This strengthens adaptive responding over time. |
Have adult say "Parents are helping me" before getting defensive | Parents offer minimal attention to the defensive response |
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Instead of responding that way, they can not say anything and listen | increase positive responses, such as affirming language |
Change the topic | You're making me feel upset because |
switch from phone calls to a brief written agenda before the call | brief praise or explicit recognition of effective listening |
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