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When we're trying to improve our emotional wellbeing, we usually focus on the present or the future.But what if the key to healing and feeling âwholeâ is actually in our past? đ€
That's where reparenting comes in.
Reparenting is about connecting with and caring for your inner childâthe part of you that holds the memories and feelings from your early experiences.
Sound a little âwoo wooâ... or⊠maybe super-interesting?
Either way, this deep-dive coaching session with Leigh (one of our team members) will give you tonnes of insight into reparenting, understanding and practicing self-compassion, and breaking the glass of what we think we know about ourselves.
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Parenting a SPICY child is often lonely, exhausting, isolating and overwhelming.
I know because I have a SPICY child myself, and I see yaâll in private practice every week đ€Ł
We live in a society that says children should all fit into a neat little box of behavior and personality⊠and if they donât⊠well⊠it must be the parentsâ fault!
But most of society has no clue what itâs like to parent a SPICY child!
Join me as I break down some of the myths surrounding self-compassion, and why making it a habit will forever change your life (like, in a positive way! đ€Ł).
Thereâs also a little exercise at the end if youâd like to give this whole âself-compassion thingâ a try.
Ready to learn more?
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Heidi answers the following question in this episode:
"Hi Heidi, why doesnât positive parenting work on my spicy 8 year old? My 10 year old is so different and much more dutiful, compliant and easy. My 8 year old is aggressive, violent and hates any talk about feelings. It feels like we are all walking eggshells. My husband yells and isnât as patient as me, but I lose it too, as nothing seems to work. I could talk about feelings and validate the emotions of my 10 year old but Mr 8 hates any kind of emotional chat. Why is he like this?"
emotional regulation and how it's such a key issue for SPICY kidsthe two main beliefs SPICY kids have about themselveshow needing choice, feeling anxious and angry outbursts are all interconnecteda discussion around the belief a lot of people have that these kids are choosing to be this way and are just disrespectful, strong willed and defiantwhat to do and say when your child says 'I hate you!' or 'I'm running away!'
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Ever wondered if transformation was possible for you, or if healing yourself was even an option outside of therapy?
What does self-healing mean anyway? Why do you call it an 'art'?What do you know about self-healing?What's your experience with self-healing?How do you know it's effective?How does therapy fit into the picture?What would you say to someone who feels stuck and is having a hard time in their own self-healing?
I chatted with my colleague and fellow therapist, Tom Ahern this week, all about our journeys in self-healing and managing our mental health.
It was fascinating to dive deep into the topic and explore the idea that therapy isnât the only route to self-healing (pretty wild - coming from two therapists!).
Some of the questions we discuss:--
Connect with Tom
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom.ahern
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tombahern
Medium: https://medium.com/@tom.ahern
YouTube: https://bit.ly/2shhVqM
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mind-mate-podcast
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One of the most common things people say to me is, "I know if I could just change my thinking and be more positive, then Iâd be happy. I know it's my fault I'm unhappy because of the thoughts I choose".
If it were THAT simple and just 'thinking happy thoughts' was the key to everything, then the world would be a really happy place. But it's not, because it's not that simple.
Taking a 'bottom up approach' is a much easier way to find happiness.
When we begin the practice of noticing how we feel: the sensations in our body, our breathing, our heart rate⊠we can start to unlock the causes of our unhappiness.
In this podcast, I explain how to do this, and why it's so important.
Prioritizing the feelings in our body over the thoughts in our mind puts us on the fast-track to happiness.
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I often hear from parents:
"My childâs teacher has recommended my son / daughter have an assessment to understand their behaviors a bit more. Iâm not sure how I feel about this. I think a label will hurt them long-term and I donât want them to be treated differently."In this clip, I share my thoughts on this and provide some guidance around WHY an assessment may or may not be helpful.
I hope it helps!
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Join Heidi and Vanessa (a trauma therapist and Licensed Mental Health Social Worker) on their deep dive into all things body image, and how to find freedom in food.
What determines health?What is body neutrality?Easy ways to promote healthy body image to your kidsHow to protect your kids from developing a negative body imageLabeling foods "good" or "bad"Emotional eating, and what to do if you or another family member is doing itThe ideal meal time experience, and how meal environment impacts usHow fat phobia and diet culture impact us and our kids
Some of the topics covered:--
Connect with Vanessa
Instagram:
@vanessa_preston_
Website:
www.greenlifepsychology.com
CURIOUS Method registration:
https://pfnl.co/XZdeT
BFF Project:
https://greenlifepsychology.com/the-body-food-freedom-project/
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I wanted to share a recent question I received in my parenting group about teenagers and their unique challenges.
It opened a HUGE can of worms as I honed in on the real issue behind this momâs concerns - a loss of control.
Q: âMy 17-year-old is staying in her room and isolating, not talking to us as much as she used to. Iâm worried something is going on. Can you help?â
Itâs such a classic scenario that can lead to feelings of rejection, sadness and a loss of control for parents.
But is âcontrolâ the best way to parent?
Will it get them to confide in you when theyâre under pressure to take drugs, have sex or engage in the kind of risk-taking activities that teens are wired to explore?
Or will it push them away?
If youâd like some insight into whatâs ânormalâ for teenagers (even if your kids arenât there yet!) - and why we need to parent them differently - you wonât want to miss this answer from a recent Q&A call.
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One of the common questions I hear in my private practice is âWhy does my child have anxiety, especially when they have nothing to be stressed about?â
While itâs easy to view their anxiety as âattention seekingâ or âbeing dramaticâ, the key message they need from us is: you are safe, and I can help you.
With that in mind, we need to reframe the way we view anxiety and understand how - and why - it shows up in our children.
Join me as I dive into the origins of anxiety, how it manifests in our own lives, and how we can extend more compassion (rather than annoyance) when our children are anxious.
Masterclass: How To Support A Child With Anxiety (All Ages)Join Heidi in this 3 hour masterclass to gain a better understanding of what's driving your child's anxious moments, what to focus on (and what to avoid), and get the proven strategies to help them manage their anxiety.
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Mental Health Social Worker and nutritionist Vanessa Preston joins me to discuss the ways women are healing their relationship with their bodies and making room in their lives to pursue what's -actually- important to them.
Her online program, the Body And Food Freedom Project, has received rave reviews from my clients, my friends, and moms in my parenting program, and I'm super keen to share her message because I think it's so important for everyone to hear.
Vanessa's refreshing take on diet culture helps put to bed that voice that says we're somehow 'defective' because we're 'not perfect yet'.
Learn more about Vanessa's Body And Food Freedom Program here (the next intake closes on Monday March 7, 2022!)
Connect with Vanessa Preston:
Website: https://greenlifepsychology.com/the-body-food-freedom-project/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessa_preston_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vanessaprestonglp
Connect with Heidi:
Website: https://www.heidirogers.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidirogers_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heidirogers.hello/
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Being âsuccessfulâ is about more than luck. It often involves learning a trade, building relationships, and staying curious - even in the face of adversity and potential failure. Join Heidi as she speaks with Joe Titus, whose experience in the finance sector and on Wall St has taught him a thing or two about the essential personality traits to be successful in any area of life.
Is a career on Wall Street worth it?Do you have to be smart to make a lot of money on Wall Street?How does social interaction affect learning?Do successful people have failures?What makes a person successful?The importance of self confidence for your success.Aim high but start small. Why?Why is failure essential to success?What actually happens at Wall Street?What qualities make a company a great place to work?
What to expect in the episode:
Show notes:[01:40] Joeâs education
[03:57] What motivated him to study well
[07:21] When youâre having trouble finding a job
[09:41] How to succeed in life after failing badly
[10:43] Taking a step back is also part of personal growth
[12:46] How Joe became successful
[14:22] What matters most in choosing a career
[15:25] Why curiosity enhances learning
[17:28] Why itâs important to have a good working relationship with colleagues
[20:45] What most people think about Wall Street
[24:02] Choosing the right leadership styles
[33:31] How do you deal with a financial crisis
[37:16] The importance of doing what you love
[39:48] How we can modernize the education system
[41:22] Ways to make sports more affordable
Connect with Joe Titus:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-titus-a789768/
Connect with Heidi:Website: https://www.heidirogers.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidirogers_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heidirogers.hello/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-rogers-3a795317/
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No matter how mentally healthy, resilient, or happy you are, we all go through times when weâre faced with something difficult. Join Heidi and guest Janine Halloran as they discuss the coping methods that suit unique personalities, and how to identify your own coping skills.
What to expect in the episode:
What is a coping skill, and why is it important?How do parents implement coping skills?In what ways can parents model good coping skills?Coping skills change throughout your life. Why?How to learn new coping skills that are best for youDo people have different coping mechanisms?Shownotes:
[01:56] How Janine started creating coping skills for kids[04:00] The challenges therapists/moms face[05:54] How parents often deal with anger and frustration[06:52] Coping evolved at different times throughout life[10:33] Showing respect to other people's ways of coping[12:12] Do the same coping skills work for everyone?[13:30] Categorizing coping skills[19:02] Is it okay to use distraction as a coping skill?[20:21] The importance of play in adulthood[24:52] How to identify your unique coping skills[25:41] Why itâs important to understand your personality[26:35] Using social media to strengthen family bonds[27:30] Should parents play video games with their kids?[32:09] Mistakes are an important part of learning[33:30] What to do when your child is a perfectionist[34:30] Books to support children in making mistakes[40:38] Every human is a work in progress[42:37] What did coping skills look like in your home?[45:13] Write your skills and make a plan--
Connect with Janine Halloran:Website: https://copingskillsforkids.com/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/encourageplay/_created/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/copingskillsforkids
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/copingskillsforkids/
Connect with Heidi:
Website: https://www.heidirogers.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidirogers_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heidirogers.hello/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-rogers-3a795317/
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One of the most common questions I get is from parents is - âhow do I deal with a child who is refusing to go to school?â
If it's a 6 year old starting school, or a 12 year old not getting out of the car, or a 16 year old refusing to get out of bedâŠ.most parents can attest to the frustration and sadness that comes when your child refuses to go to school.
I have personal experience with this with my own kids, and I can feel it in my bones when another parent is sharing their painful drop off story: âhe was biting me, she was punching me, she was laying on the floor sobbing and I just had no idea what to do, he had to be pulled off me, he has missed 3 months of school so far this year.â
I think it taps into our sense of helplessness as a parentâŠ.that deep knowing in those desperate moments. Parents have told me, âI actually canât force them to do this. I can be patient and empathetic, and then if that doesnât work, I can even try bribing, threatening, or shamingâŠbut nothing works.â
It is exhausting to fight the battle of school every morning and often leaves the parents ALSO in tears, and an overwhelming sense of failure, frustration and sadness. I hear you!
Thatâs why on last nightâs Q&A call, we spent the bulk of the call talking about school refusal, what to do, and how to handle it.
I called in some amazing colleagues and friends of mine, Kristi de Young, and Anne Muscatello to discuss it with me. Kristi spent around 15 years working as a school psychologist , and is now in private practice. She says on the call, that about 50% of her job as a school psych was in supporting students who didnât want to be at school. It is SUCH a common occurrence, and we want you to know you are not alone!Kristi shares her insight and wisdom when it comes to older kids, and Anne shares her tips for younger kids. Whatever age your child is, when it comes to school drop off, we got you covered in this call with all the brain science of whats actually going on in your childâs brain at drop off, what you can be doing to best support them, and the common mistakes we often make when it comes to drop offs.
I hope this call is helpful to you, and I want you to know that youre not alone in this, if you are battling every morning with a little person or a big person who just.does.not.want.to.go.
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[3:45] - Heidi's own school refusal experience
[5:01] - The question Heidi tackles
[9:55] - Leave quickly, or stay longer?
[11:30] - Changes in your child's brain during dropoff
[13:31] - What's the real goal of a drop-off?
[15:31] - How common is school refusal?
[17:38] - The feelings are real
[20:00] - What psychologists recommend with school refusal for older kids
[24:50] - Common pitfalls to avoid
[28:56] - Your role as a confident supporter
[31:31] - What psychologists recommend with school refusal for younger kids
[37:04] - Preparation is key
[40:47] - What to do when they drag their feet getting out the door
[45:15] - Adjusting expectations
[48:04] - Little ones have no experience of what 'normal' school looks like because of COVID
[50:52] - Playing the role of supporter, not protector
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Connect with Heidi:Website: https://www.heidirogers.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-rogers
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The loss of a loved one creates a new kind of 'normal' and introduces us to a kind of suffering that we have never known.
Feelings and vulnerability in griefHow does losing someone you love affect you?Describing the pain of losing someoneCultivating a positive outlook after losing a loved oneWhy is it hard to accept someone's death?Do you ever recover from losing a loved one?The power of choosing positive emotionNegative mindsets: blame and regret will hold you back from being happyHow to train your brain to focus on what you can controlTechniques and goals for growth
Join me as I speak with special guest Brendan Murray as he opens up about his experiences with death and the loss of his parents. For anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one, Brendan shares some techniques to cope with grief and loss to help you get back to life.
What to expect from the episode:
Shownotes:
[02:37] What Heidi noticed about Brendan when his parents passed away
[05:04] How Brendan copes with grief and loss
[08:12] Is it true that âeverything happens for a reasonâ?
[11:14] How do you reconcile grief?
[12:47] An analogy for explaining death
[15:10] Can you feel the presence of a loved one who passed away?
[19:19] You get to choose how you feel
[21:42] The importance of recognizing your emotions
[25:19] Describing the feeling of losing someone you love for the first time
[27:08] Does dealing with death get easier?
[33:57] Overcoming regret and self-blame
[37:25] The importance of focusing on what you can control
[45:05] âWhen you stop growing you start dyingâ
[48:13] Ninety seconds is all it takes to identify an emotion
[49:41] Build momentum to create a force for good in your life
[51:17] Byron Katie's Four Questions
[55:20] Heidi's first Tony Robbins experience
[1:01:16] Tony Robbinsâ work and its impact on Brendan and Heidi
[1:05:41] âKnowledge isn't power, execution is where the power liesâ
[1:07:19] Opportunity to demonstrate change--
If you'd like to learn about my upcoming program for adults, I've recorded a 3 minute video discussing what it's all about and how it can help YOU create a life you love - I'm excited to share it with you! Check out The Art of Self Healing here. This program focuses on the common challenges we all face and dives deep into the solutions I've seen work with hundreds of clients across my career.
Connect with Brendan;Website: https://halcyonpw.com.au/
Connect with Heidi:Website: https://www.heidirogers.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-rogers-3a795317/
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Heidi joins writer, podcaster and creator Tom Ahern in this wide ranging discussion on religion, psychedelics, ego, EMDR, toxic masculinity and the art of becoming a better listener.
What to expect from the episode:
What makes listening the most challenging skill to learn?
Ways to become a better listener
Why is validation important?
Why do some people not want to listen and seem to be just waiting for their turn to speak?
Why having an ego isn't always a bad thing
How can you help others in their own journey to self knowledge?
Psychedelic mushrooms
How does religion play a role in society?
How to deal with anger?
Show notes:
[03:15] Some experiences of Tomâs mind-blowing podcast with his guests
[08:15] What are the characteristics of an effective listener?
[10:24] The power and influence of mirroring behaviours
[11:10] Do people need to be validated?
[11:38] People don't really listen, they just wait for their turn to talk
[14:20] What is ego
[17:15] âI amâŠâ - Establishing your sense of self
[18:54] What happens when we label ourselves?
[21:00] The influence of self perception and how it manifests in our daily lives
[24:58] Tomâs experience of identity formation
[29:24] Gender norms - mental health and toxic masculinity
[31:21] Tom's advice to his younger self
[43:25] Advice for anyone lacking motivation
[54:42] How mind expansion is simultaneously good and bad
[1:03:21] The feeling of being loved despite of your imperfections
[1:05:43] What makes someone a bad person?
[1:13:30] Argument: Different views of religions and beliefs
[1:16:08] Original sin - doctrine that says that everyone is born sinful
[1:20:21] Kids need to know appropriate ways to deal with their anger
[1:22:35] How to understand and recognize your anger
Connect with Tom:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom.ahern
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tombahern
Medium: https://medium.com/@tom.ahern
YouTube: https://bit.ly/2shhVqM
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mind-mate-podcast
Connect with Heidi:
Website: https://www.heidirogers.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidirogers_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heidirogers.hello/
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Ever wondered why you react the way you do? Or what's behind the quote 'mind-body connection'?
Join Heidi for the answers as she dives into Polyvagal Theory with Justin Sunseri of the Stuck Not Broken podcast. Justin shares his expertise on all things Polyvagal Theory, and explores the connection between our behaviors, emotions and the way we respond.
Here are the things to expect in the episode:
What is Polyvagal Theory and how is it used in therapy?What are the benefits of Polyvagal Theory?Polyvagal Theory: A new way of seeing yourself.The human condition: We are all on a quest for trust and safety.Understanding our body and brain how it responds to survive. The role of co-regulation.The life-changing power of therapy. Why is it important to find the right therapist?Bad experiences with therapists and how to recognize them.Polyvagal Theory and how we can apply it to yoga and meditation.Show notes:
Justin's introduction and his therapy practices. [1:26]When was Justin's interest in Polyvagal Theory started? [3:00]What is Justin's first impression of Polyvagal Theory? [5:00]Why do teachers and parents need to know about trauma? [7:08]What is the Polyvagal Theory in simple terms? [8:56]Understanding why Polyvagal Theory is important. [11:38]How Justin explains polyvagal to his clients. [12:55]Explaining Polyvagal Theory to people should be simple. [19:01] The most common responses of people to sexual assault. [21:31]Polyvagal's gift. [26:33]Co-regulation: Definition and examples. [36:53]The power of therapy and a good therapist - magical to many people. [41:45]How to recognize a bad therapist. [51:36]Client-therapist relationships and expectations. [53:05]Encouragement to those dealing with emotional dysregulation. [56:57]The benefits of being well-regulated. [1:03:37]Connect with Justin:
Website: https://www.justinlmft.com/about
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinlmft/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustinLMFTConnect with Heidi:
Website: https://www.heidirogers.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidirogers_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heidirogers.hello/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-rogers-3a795317/ -
If you're contemplating booking Heidi for a 1-on-1 session OR you can't decide whether her parenting program is right for you, then you don't want to miss this.
Heidi walks you through the program and how it works, helps you understand whether it's a good fit, and lays out what you need to do get the most out of it when you join.
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It feels like this lockdown has been the most damaging to our collective mental health since the beginning of the pandemic.
The number of clients Iâm seeing with increased anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation is off the charts.
So many people are either resuming anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medication, or starting it for the first time.
My waitlist is the highest it has ever been, and every therapist I know is in the same situation.
We simply cannot keep up with demand as rolling lockdowns take their toll.
What makes an already challenging situation worse?
The way we treat ourselves, how we judge our responses, criticize our lack of capacity and motivation, and how we arenât âdoing enoughâ.
So many of my clients are unmotivated and scolding themselves for being âlazyâ.
For not âusing the time betterâ and learning guitar. For living a life that looks nothing like the ones they see when theyâre scrolling through Instagram or Facebook.
A lot of the way we feel comes from the hard wiring of our nervous system and how our brain is conditioned to respond to stress.
Instead of pushing against this wiring, Iâd like to introduce an alternative approach, where you learn how to understand your mind to start feeling better about lockdown life.
In this recent Q&A call from my parenting program, I dive into why we're so exhausted and how to survive this extraordinarily challenging time.
I hope it helps you cultivate more self-compassion and contributes to a greater sense of wellbeing for you AND your family.
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Cancer. Depression. Prison. Anxiety. Anorexia. Addiction. Autism Spectrum.
No matter the illness, diagnosis, or challenging behavior⊠when a family has a child who demands more parental attention than others, it can cause lifelong damage to family relationships â IF â parents donât take steps to validate the experience and acknowledge the needs of the siblings.
Parents Iâve worked with in the past have told me that being the parent of a child who is unwell or has challenging behaviors is âoverwhelming and often feels impossible to get it ârightâ. I need to be there for him constantly, and as a result, I feel like I neglect his sistersâ.
Iâll hear things like:
âIf Iâm not in hospital with her, I want to be sleeping or with my other kids. But when Iâm at home, I feel guilty Iâm not in the hospital.â
Or:
âHis explosive meltdowns are so deafening itâs like the entire family must revolve around him. Everything is a drama for him, so weâre constantly devoting 80% of our attention just to manage and try to prevent an outburst.â
Iâve worked with clients who either were the âsick kidâ or the sibling of a child who was sick / needing a lot of parental attention.
The common stories for both revolve around frustration, anger and shame.
If a primary caregiver is regularly absent or preoccupied because theyâre caring for a child who requires a lot of attention, it often breeds resentment and fuels feelings of abandonment for other children in the family.
Those feelings of anger are so complex to navigate. The child often feels shame for being angry at their sick sibling.
The key thing is to understand that kids gauge our love based on how much time we spend with them.
Children who donât receive as much attention from their parents because they have a sibling with high needs, will often feel that âmom and dad loved my brother more. They always dropped everything to be there for himâ.
Children attach their own worth and value to the amount of time their parents spend with them.
Iâve worked with parents as well, who feel angry at times towards their child, for all the attention they require and their inability to be with their other children. The anger can morph into shame and a very messy and complicated emotional response.
The entire situation is incredibly complex and children often carry deep shame towards themselves, and unconscious anger at their siblings for âdisruptingâ their childhood, âtaking mom awayâ or âmaking me feel terrified my brother was going to dieâ.
A client once told me, âMy brother was stuck in hospital, fighting for his life, and all I could think at age 7 was how much I missed my mom, and how angry I felt at him for being sick and making dad miss all my cricket games.
âI felt so confused, angry and ashamed of my emotions. I had nobody to talk to. I mentioned it to my mom once and she just got angry and shamed me even further. I didnât want to burden them, so I just stuffed all my feelings inside, burning with resentment at everyone, and shame at myself for even being angry.â
These feelings are amplified as children grow, with parents leaving them unaddressed or lacking the capacity to acknowledge their other childrenâs emotions.
If you have a child who requires a significant amount of your attention, either because theyâre unwell, or are challenging, and suspect this scenario may be playing out in your household, then you donât want to miss this Q&A call.
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If youâre human, thereâs a 100% guarantee that youâve experienced anxiety at some time in your life.
If youâre in the minority, you probably donât feel its effects all that much. Lucky for you!
But if youâre in the majority, anxiety can feel like an uninvited guest that shows up EVERYWHERE, sucking the joy out of life.
While we can never fully rid ourselves of anxiety, we can learn to manage it.
The problem is the majority of us donât know how to manage anxiety.
We all were raised by rookies who were doing the best they could, but most of our parents have un-diagnosed depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health issues.
They TOO were raised by rookies⊠but the bottom line is that for most of us, nobody has ever taught us how to manage anxiety.
I want to share this snippet from a Q&A call with one of my students, who asked the question:
How does anxiety effect long-term mental health issues?
In it, I dive into how anxiety works, its short-and-long-term impacts, and the benefits of managing our own anxiety in conjunction with that of our children.
I hope you find a nugget or two in there to help you!
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