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is a Clinical Psychologist at Elite Psychological Services, Inc.
Tara Krueger, Psy.D.
is a National Director of Family Therapy Services at Newport Healthcare.
Inquiries came from parents wanting to schedule appointments for their children, but also for themselves.
Theres no rule book for this.
Lizzy Weisinger, PsyD.
licensed psychologist and president and chief clinical officer atDeep Eddy Therapy
The climb is emotionally exhausting.
And in all likelihood, if you were to poll parents today, that number would be higher.
Parents are scared, says Dr. Weisinger.
But beneath that fear is another emotion thats equally disturbing: helplessness.
If addressed, however, its dissipation can offer a sense of empowerment in an unpredictable world.
Here are 4 ways parents can support their mental health
1.
How can you help a child feel their feelings, if you havent felt your own?
While youre doing this, keep in mind that theres no correct way to respond to tragedy and trauma.
The only way to be a good parent is to take good care of yourself first.
licensed psychologist and president and chief clinical officer atDeep Eddy Therapy
Kyler Shumway, PsyD.
Dr. Weisinger advises conscious breathing and sensory based exercises.
The only way to be a good parent is to take good care of yourself first, he says.
Dr. Weisinger agrees, adding that parents often unconsciously dump their fears onto their kids.
Its all about reassurance.
Take action
Perhaps one of the best antidotes to helplessness is action.
Or perhaps, itll take more than the tips above to help you make sense of such non-sensical circumstances.
Keep in mind that this process will look different for everyone, yourself included.
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