Looking for something new to listen to? Colette (RCC-ACS) was invited to speak on the most recent episode of The Family Express Podcast, titled "Living and Learning the EFFT Model with Colette Mrazek, RCC". The show is hosted by Kathryn de Bruin (LMFT) and Ronda Evans (LMFT). Colette shares her experiences living and learning the EFFT model, including self of the person work and [...]
An inspiring TED talk by Dr. Shimi Kang: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EHZAQmw2JA
Another helpful resource by Dr. Laura Markham: http://www.ahaparenting.com/blog/When_You_Lose_it_With_Your_Child
Dr. Laura Markham explains how punishment leads to shame and how toxic shame leads to struggles with anxiety, depression and addictions: http://www.ahaparenting.com/blog/_punishment_shaming_children
A great article that talks about how perfectionism leads to unhappiness: http://www.ahaparenting.com/blog/my-name-is-laura-and-im-a-recovering-perfectionist
There are many resources online for you to help with your challenges at home and with the kids. Here are a few websites that may help you get started on creating a more positive environment at home. www.ahaparenting.com www.positive-parents.org www.themindfulparent.org www.janetlansbury.com www.lovingearthmama.com www.handinhandparenting.org www.renegademothering.com www.creativechild.com
Peaceful Parenting: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting. By Laura Markham The Dolphin Way: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Health Happy and Motivated Kids Without Turning into a Tiger. By Shimi Kang The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children. By Ross Greene How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk. By [...]
