Feeling Tense from a Confusing Interaction? De-Activate Your Stress Response with the S-C-A-R-F Model
Author: Lorelei E. Pisha, Ed.D. | Original Post May 18, 2026 Have you ever left a visit or team meeting replaying an interaction in your mind, maybe thinking something like: “What just happened there?” or “Why did that feel so hard?” Of course you have, because we all have in this field! And, that’s partly […]
When You HAVE TO Get Out the Door in 10 minutes… and the Clothes Come Off
“His bus comes in 10 minutes… and he took off all of his clothes!” That was the Monday morning phone call.My daughter was in tears. My grandson—three years old—had stripped down to his diaper. The preschool bus was on its way. My daughter only had 10 minutes. After processing the urgency in her voice, I […]
Trust. Connect. Thrive: Navigating and Repairing Relationship Ruptures in Early Intervention
In early intervention, relationships are the foundation of effective support. Families invite professionals into their lives during some of their most vulnerable moments—times filled with hope, uncertainty, and a deep desire to help their child thrive. Even in the strongest partnerships, misunderstandings and moments of disconnection—known as ruptures—are bound to happen. The concept of “rupture […]
