Beyond Behaviors, Second Edition
Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children’s Behavioral Challenges
- Author:
- Mona M. Delahooke, PhD
- Copyright:
-
2026
- Publication Date:
- Mar 03, 2026
- Publisher:
- PESI Publishing
- Product Code:
- PUB180035
- ISBN13:
- 9781683739005
- Format:
- Paperback
- Number of Pages:
- 324
- Media Type:
- Book
Description
In her pioneering, paradigm-shifting book Beyond Behaviors, internationally known pediatric psychologist Dr. Mona Delahooke reshaped how we view and respond to children’s challenging behaviors. In this second edition, she reminds us that problem behaviors are just the tip of the iceberg – signaling deeper, unmet needs that are best addressed in the context of relational safety.
This updated edition features:
- Neuroscience-based strategies to address the root causes of behaviors
- Accessible worksheets, charts, and handouts to promote resilience and build satisfying, secure relationships
- A new chapter with answers to common questions from the Beyond Behaviors community
Designed to support children with:
- Conduct disorder
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
- Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD)
- Reactive attachment disorder (RAD)
- Sensory processing disorder (SPD)
- Anxiety and depression
As well as:
- Autistic children and teens
And those experiencing:
- Developmental or learning differences
- Aggressive, confusing, or unpredictable behaviors
- Tantrums and meltdowns
- Disconnection or shutdown
- Trauma, toxic stress, or adverse childhood experiences
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Author
Mona M. Delahooke, PhD Related seminars and products
Mona M. Delahooke, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who’s worked with multi-disciplinary teams for over 30 years. A senior faculty member of the Profectum Foundation, she’s the author of the national bestseller Brain-Body Parenting, How to Stop Managing Behaviors and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids,. and the award-winning Beyond Behaviors: Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children’s Behavioral Challenges.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Mona Delahooke maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health, the Profectum Foundation, and Villa Esperanza Services. She receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Delahooke receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Mona Delahooke is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Zero to Three Foundation, the Infant Development Association of California, and the Partnership for Awareness.
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