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Full Apology to Child

When you wrong your child, fully apologize: what you did, its impact, the change.

15 min Advanced

Goal

Teach child apology model through practice not words.

Steps

  1. 1
    Choose calm time with child.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Child sees real apology.

Evidence base

School: Repair-After-Rupture

Founders: Dan Siegel · Tina Payne Bryson (2011)

Siegel & Bryson — The Whole-Brain Child.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Full Apology to Child" take?
This exercise takes about 15 minutes, practiced with another person in a Inner dialogue format.
When will I notice the effect of "Full Apology to Child"?
Child sees real apology. In the short term: He learns to apologize too.
Is "Full Apology to Child" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Repair-After-Rupture (Dan Siegel, Tina Payne Bryson (2011)). Siegel & Bryson — The Whole-Brain Child.
Is "Full Apology to Child" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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