Wellspring Counseling Coaching & Transitions Center

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#Repost @drbeckyathome I know something about the group of parents here: we are all trying to do the best for our kids. Here's something else I know:... we have hard moments when we just can't hold it all together. If you've emotionally lost it on your child, here's the one thing that means: you're human.You're part of a club that includes every single parent I know, including me. Welcome. Stay. Let's connect & hang out & learn together. Ok, so what do we do after we've lost it? Well, we don’t start with the words on the post. We have to repair with ourselves before we can repair with our children. Follow the steps below: 1. Place your feet on the floor & your hand on your heart. Pause.This position is a perfect antidote to the way your body & mind are likely spinning out of control.We have to ground ourselves first.This position can help you re-find yourself. 2. Take 5 deep breaths,deep into your belly & then slowly out. You're not trying to achieve anything here, you're just bringing your attention back to this moment. Notice any self blame and greet it ("Hi self-blame voice! Yes, you do tend to pile on to my most challenging moments. I could have predicted you would pop up. Hello!"). 3. Tell yourself these words: "I'm here. I'm a good parent who had a hard time.I'm a good person. Nothing about me has changed." Repeat a few times until you feel a bit more grounded & until something in your body has released a bit. Now... & only now... find your child. Use the words in this post or use your own. Key elements of a repair are an apology, telling a story to help your child understand what happened, explicitly stating that your behavior isn't caused by or the fault of your child, sharing your dedication to change, & asserting your child's goodness and your love. And more important than these words are the non-verbal elements of the repair, as a child "hears" this before he can even process your language. This is why your internal repair is so critical - it will allow you to soften within yourself and then you can approach your child in this same way. What questions or follow-up do you have here? How can I support you and how can we support each other ?

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Erin Lightman Renner, APC https://www.psychologytoday.com//erin-lightman-renn/750818 I am committed to creating a safe space for my clients. I believe that counseling can benefit everyone, whether you’re struggling with severe mental health issues, suffering due to past or ongoing trauma, fighting to survive due to external factors, or simply want to work towards greater personal growth.... I work at Wellspring Counseling, Coaching, and Transitions. I am an Associate Professional Counselor (APC) under the supervision of Natalie Elliott, LPC, LMFT, CST, CPCS, CST-S. I completed my MS in Mental Health Counseling at Georgia State University in 2018. See more

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Hope to see you at our "Autism & Eating Challenges" workshop tonight! While preparing I found this gem from Joy of Autism :). Registration link in the comments.

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