When Home Outbursts Were Really About Environment
Discover how one parent reduced teen outbursts at home using the RSP™ Framework. Learn why environment, sensory triggers, and regulation—not rebellion—hold the key to calmer family routines.
Welcome to Behavior Is Data
Hi, I’m Towanda Carrigan—Behavioral Strategist, Divine Leader, and founder of 2Wanda Brands.
This blog is my personal space to share insights, stories, and strategies that help us remember one truth:
All behavior is Data. Capacity is Mental Fitness. Self-love is Divine Purpose.
Whether you’re a direct support professional, caregiver, educator, or agency leader, this space is for you. Here, you’ll find reflections that bring clarity, strategies you can apply right away, and encouragement for the journey of care and leadership.
I’d love for you to join the conversation. Share your story, reflect on your “why,” and let’s keep building systems where every brain can thrive.
INTRODUCTION
In the home setting, it’s easy to assume outbursts are about “bad behavior” or “not listening.” But what if the environment itself is the trigger? Through the RSP™ Method & Blueprint, we uncover what’s often hidden: the signals behind the behavior.
THE SCENARIO
A parent struggled with their teenager’s repeated outbursts every evening. Right after work hours, when the family was settling in, the teen would yell, slam doors, and refuse to engage in routines like dinner or homework. The parent thought it was rebellion—but the pattern pointed to something deeper.
THE RSP™ LENS
The RSP™ revealed a clear environmental factor: the shift in noise and activity at home during evenings. With multiple siblings, TV, and conversation all happening at once, the teen’s sensory system was overwhelmed. This wasn’t defiance—it was a capacity issue.
THE SOLUTION
A calm transition zone was created for 15 minutes before joining family activities. The teen used headphones and a quiet space after school to reset. Within two weeks, outbursts dropped by more than half, and family dinners became calmer.
THE INSIGHT
“When we adjust the environment, we often prevent the crisis. Regulation before correction changes everything.”
At 2Wanda Brands, we believe: All behavior is Data. Capacity is Mental Fitness. Self-love is Divine Purpose.
