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In traditional approaches, children can become



                             trapped in ‘The Punishment Cycle’









                                                                    Child struggles due to
                                                                       low skills & high
                                      6                                     needs                                     1


                                          Poorer executive                                          Negative adult
                                          functioning skills                                           response






                                   5                                                                                    2

                                        Higher sensitivity                                               Sanction:
                                         to challenge /                                             connections worsen
                                            stressors






                                        4                                                                           3

                                             Increase in stress                                  Sanction: sense of
                                                   levels                                         control worsens
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