• Challenging Perfectionism: Cultivating Authenticity in South Asian American Families

  • Sep 2 2024
  • Length: 54 mins
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Challenging Perfectionism: Cultivating Authenticity in South Asian American Families

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  • Join us for an insightful episode as we delve into the roots and impacts of South Asian American parental expectations and perfectionism. Our special guest, Sanah Kotadia, a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and founder of Balanced Minds Therapy, explores the values driving South Asian American parents to set high expectations for their children, such as hard work, academic excellence, and family honor.

    Discover how these perfectionist tendencies shape our children's desire to appear perfect for their parents and the resulting stress and fleeting sense of achievement. Sanah identifies key traits of a perfectionistic mindset and signs of people-pleasing behavior, offering practical strategies for parents to foster healthy expectations.

    Learn how to create a nurturing environment for school-age children and adolescents that encourages high standards while supporting their authentic growth. Join us for valuable insights on setting and communicating expectations to help children reach their fullest potential, maintain their sense of self-worth, and build confidence.
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