Beyond Behaviors, Second Edition: Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children's Behavioral Challenges

By Mona Delahooke

An updated edition of the groundbreaking book that changed how parents, educators, and professionals respond to problem behaviors in kids.

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 diagnosed 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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1683739000
• ISBN13: 9781683739005
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: PESI Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages