POSH

How to Correct Behaviour Without Shame

Shame stops communication.
Correction should build awareness, not silence.

The problem with shame

Shame creates shutdown

Shutdown reduces honesty

Reduced honesty increases risk

What to avoid

What to say instead

“Let’s look at what happened”

“What was going on in that moment?”

“What can we do differently next time?”

Why this works

Discipline Guide Parent Scripts