How to Respond Rather than React, 5 Habits to Adopt from Season 2 of Adaptable

Adaptable | Behavior Explained

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! This episode goes over how to respond rather than react, highlighting 5 key habits that support emotional regulation and intentional behavior. We explore why reactive patterns often stem from survival instincts and how simple, consistent practices like pausing, breathing, and observing can create space between stimulus and response. These habits empower us to navigate challenges with clarity, reduce conflict, and strengthen relationships. Learn how to shift from automatic reactions to thoughtful responses that reflect your values and goals.
I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I'm a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the "life stuff" and "emotional vocabulary" that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I've learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!
I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There's a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.
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