This week we discuss a recent holiday: Mother's Day. Mother's Day can be difficult for a variety of reasons, so we sit down and work through what health during a holiday looks like. We discuss expectations, grief, and the roles parents should play in their child's life.
Community Routes: Understanding Children's Anxiety
In this episode we unpack some of the behaviors we see on the surface when children and adolescents experience anxiety, as well a lot of overwhelming feelings that are stirred up underneath. We give practical phrases to give support as parents or teachers offering a safe space to kids and teens when they are overwhelmed. We look at anxiety through the lens of secure attachment to help co-regulate emotion in this hyperaroused state outside the window of tolerance.
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Off the Beaten Path with Brittani Orr
In this crossover episode, we invite you to join us as we explore Brittani's story. She talks about working through the pain and loss of her divorce and scaling new heights as a single mom of four while finishing school. She has taken her pain and sadness and was able to write a book through the eyes of her youngest daughter. Brittani's book is set to be released in July 2020; we'll keep you updated on its release.
Community Routes: Holiday Help, Dealing with Friends and Family
This week we started an arc on the upcoming holidays and how to stay balanced around difficult people. We tied in our episodes of emotions and boundaries because they are so helpful to keep us grounded. We also work through some different scenarios and discuss the stress of family gatherings. Remember your self-care through the holidays too!