Self Compassion is defined as extending compassion to oneself in instances of perceived inadequacy, failure, or general suffering. It includes accepting our humanity, practicing self kindness and being mindful of our needs.
Join Therapist, Jessie Larimer, and our director, April Bordeau, as they discuss self compassion needed in when things don’t turn out the way we’d hoped they would as parents.
What is helpful for parents in this place?
1. Understanding of the influence of brain trauma .
2. Validate that your parenting experience is hard and different.
3. Find your tribe- fight isolation.
4. Embrace “good enough parenting.”
5. Pay attention to your own emotional regulation.
6. Pay attention to where shame is creeping up.
7. Make room for grief.
8. Accept that you are not responsible for everyone around you being okay.
Recommended resources:
- The Connected Child– Karyn Purvis
- Beneath the Mask– Riley/Meeks
- Battle Weary Parents– Pam Parish
- Confessions of an Adoptive Parent– Mike Berry
Next Steps
- Text us your thoughts or questions at our Care Line: 317-979-7133
- For more information about Care to Change visit www.caretochange.org
- Follow Care to Change on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CaretoChange.org/
- Follow Care to Change on Instagram @care_to_change
- See our YouTube page here
If you would like someone to come speak to your group about anxiety, depression or mental health, contact us for more details.
If you are struggling and ready to take a step toward freedom
