Delve into the heart of mindful parenting with our enlightening podcast episode featuring Dr. Lauren Pasqua, a clinical psychologist specializing in children and families experiencing intense emotions and behaviors. We unpack the pivotal role of family dynamics in nurturing resilience, with a deep dive into how dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can offer practical strategies for parents. Discover how validating experiences, embracing a dialectical mindset, and employing DBT skills can enhance emotional intelligence and resilience in both parents and children.

We provide actionable insights for fostering a home environment where every family member thrives. Listen now to transform your approach to parenting with mindfulness and resilience at its core.

About Dr. Lauren Pasqua:

Dr Pasqua is founder and executive director of Connections Child & Family Center in Northwest Houston. With 15+ years of experience, Dr. Pasqua, a licensed clinical psychologist, and her team of experienced clinicians provide counseling and evaluations for children and families locally and across Texas. To address a public health crisis of higher than national average suicide rates in the local county, Dr. Pasqua led her team to create an adherent DBT program for teens and families; the first and only one in Northwest Houston. This unique program focuses on intensive outpatient support for teens with significant behavioral and emotional dyscontrol. Dr. Pasqua and her team are on a mission to help parents build a validating environment to support their teen in healthy coping and mental resilience.

Check out these Resources

https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Teen-Who-Intense-Emotions/dp/1626251886https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Teen-Who-Intense-Emotions/dp/1626251886

Families can get immediate access to a webinar on basic DBT skills for parents. https://exceptional-author-7245.ck.page/6e50b3656b

Get in touch with Dr. Pasqua

connectionsfamilycenter.com

https://www.instagram.com/connectionscfc/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-pasqua-psy-d-9858511a/

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Today on Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline and special guest Katie Farinas talk about the power of mindful parenting. They explore how living by example can profoundly influence our children's understanding of a good life. They discuss the art of teaching through action, emphasizing the significance of demonstrating resilience, compassion, and mindfulness in our daily lives.

Learn how to set powerful examples for children and equip them children with the tools they need for emotional intelligence, resilience, and a deep appreciation for life.

About Katie Farinas:

Katie is a mom, seasoned nurse, a yoga teacher and host of the podcast, Mom On The Verge. Katie has been passionate about all things health and wellness from a young age. And after her own experiences, she was forced to examine the impact our mental health has on our physical health and how intimately those two things are connected.

Get in touch

Katie Farinas kafarinas@gmail.com

https://linktr.ee/momonthevergepodcast

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I know I said I would be going into coping strategies, but there is a lot of work for adults. I left off last episode talking about how important self-care is before we can hope to effectively help children. For this part of our resilience journey, I want to focus on the things we can do to support ourselves and kids. Because if we’re doing good kids will do good too.

To kick us off, special guest Katharine Manning discusses the crucial but often overlooked aspect of self-care for those who dedicate themselves to supporting others through distress. Discover why caring for others can significantly impact your own mental and physical well-being and explore effective strategies for safeguarding your health while being a steadfast support system.

This episode sheds light on balancing aiding loved ones in need and ensuring you don't neglect your well-being, highlighting the importance of self-care practices that can protect you from long-term health challenges. This is an important episode with invaluable insights into how to care for yourself first to be more effective and compassionate in helping others.

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