An innovative and evidence-based treatment is now available in this parenting video series to support caregivers interested in "prevention parenting" or who are struggling with the behavioral or emotional needs of their child/loved one. Viewers will be taught practical skills and techniques to advance their caregiving skills, improve their relationships and support their loved one with day to day challenges, life transitions or a mental health issue. Parents and caregivers will also be provided with education and skills to manage their own emotional reactions - including feelings of burn-out, guilt and resentment.

COMMUNICATION, VALIDATION, AND EMOTION COACHING FOR PARENTS

SESSION 2 - More on Common Caregiving Blocks, Emotion Basics and the Importance of Validation

SESSION 1 - Introduction to Advanced Caregiving: The Power of Your Role and Common Caregiving Blocks

SESSION 4 - Behavior Coaching

SESSION 3 - Emotion Coaching

VIDEOS ON VALIDATION AND EMPATHY

RECOMMENDED READING

The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting: Raising Children with Courage, Compassion, and Connection - Brene Brown

Dr. Brené Brown invites us on a journey to transform the lives of parents and children alike. Drawing on her 12 years of research on vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame, she presents 10 guideposts to creating what she describes as "wholehearted" families where each of us can continually learn and grow as we reach our full potential

Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child – John Gottman

Dr. John Gottman explores the emotional relationship between parents and children, and offers insight into parenting styles and emotional self-awareness, including the steps to emotion coaching. Chapters also cover divorce, fathering, and age-based emotional development.

Brain-based Parenting: How Neuroscience Can Foster Healthier Relationships With Kids - Jonathan Baylin & Daniel A Hughes

In this groundbreaking exploration of the brain mechanisms behind healthy caregiving, attachment specialist Daniel A. Hughes and veteran clinical psychologist Jonathan Baylin guide readers through the intricate web of neuronal processes, hormones, and chemicals that drive―and sometimes thwart―our caregiving impulses, uncovering the mysteries of the parental brain.

No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame - Janet Lansbury

“No Bad Kids” provides a practical tool for parents who are anticipating or experiencing those critical years when toddlers are developmentally obliged to test the limits of our patience and love.

Treating Childhood and Adolescent Anxiety: A Guide for Caregivers - Eli Lebowitz

Focusing on the special role of the caregiver in recovery, this empowering guide offers parents practical, evidence-based, and theory-driven strategies for helping children to overcome anxiety, even if they resist treatment.

The Mother Dance: How Children Change Your Life - Harriet Lerner

From birth or adoption to the empty nest, The Mother Dance teaches the basic lessons of motherhood: that we are not in control of what happens to our children, that most of what we worry about doesn't happen, and that our children will love us with all our imperfections if we can do the same for them.

Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting - Laura Markham

Based on the latest research on brain development, Dr. Laura Markham’s approach is as simple as it is effective. Her message: Fostering emotional connection with your child creates real and lasting change. When you have that vital connection, you don’t need to threaten, nag, plead, bribe—or even punish.

Hold on to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More – Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate

Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Dr. Gabor Mate explore the cause for and impact of "peer orientation" - when children look to peers, rather than to adults for direction. Along with shedding light on the sources of breakdown of parental influence, they offer ways to re-connect with kids in order to reestablish a healthy caregiving relationship.

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk - Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish

This book starts with one of our favourite concepts – we should help children deal with their emotions before jumping in "to fix". Oftentimes, strong emotions, especially negative ones, cannot be brushed aside or “fixed” by another. Instead children need our help learning to deal with them and this provides a framework to do this.

Siblings Without Rivalry: How To Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too -Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish

This book offers parents the practical tools they need to cope with conflict, encourage cooperation, reduce competition, and make it possible for children to experience the joys of their special relationships with one another.

The Whole-Brain Child – Dan Siegel

Dr. Daniel Siegel and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson explain the new neuroscience about children's brains - how they are wired and mature. They make the information relatable and give tangible examples of how parents can support right and left brain integration, which helps foster vital growth for children's success.

Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain – Dan Siegel

Dr. Daniel Siegel explains how parents and teens alike can better understand the neurological changes that occur during adolescence (ages 12-24) in order to decrease conflict and form closer relationships.

The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity and Resilience in Your Child-

Dan Siegel & Tina Payne

When facing challenges, unpleasant tasks, and contentious issues such as homework, screen time, food choices, and bedtime, children often act out or shut down, responding with reactivity instead of receptivity. But our kids can be taught to approach life with openness and curiosity. Parents can foster their children’s ability to say yes to the world and welcome all that life has to offer, even during difficult times.

No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind- Dan Siegel & Tina Payne

Defining the true meaning of the “d” word (to instruct, not to shout or reprimand), the authors explain how to reach your child, redirect emotions, and transform a meltdown into an opportunity for growth. By doing so, the cycle of negative behavior (and punishment) is essentially brought to a halt, as problem solving becomes a win/win situation.

Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting - Jon and Myla Kabat-Zinn

Everyday Blessings remains one of the few books on parenting that embraces the emotional, intuitive, and deeply personal experience of being a parent, applying the groundbreaking "mind/body connection" expertise from global mindfulness leader, Jon Kabat-Zinn and his wife, Myla Kabat-Zinn.

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