Mind Strong Families

10/11/2022

So you might know now what co-regulation is but how do you do it? Here’s some strategies that work great for children and adults who are ramped up and needing help to calm down. The biggest and hardest one for many people is staying calm but it is by far the most important. Which strategies are easy for you and which ones are difficult?

06/11/2022

The best way to calm down your disregulated child is to stay calm yourself and remain present with your child. It’s one of the trickiest skills for many parents because we find our children can push our buttons easily. How do you respond when your child is disregulated?

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29/08/2022

So often we personalize our children's behaviour. When we realize their behaviour is simply them expressing a need or lack of a skill that needs to be taught we stop responding with shame, anger, or panic; and instead parent from a place of intention.

26/08/2022

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26/08/2022

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30/07/2022

One of the most important things to do and yet also one of the hardest for many of us! If you’re looking for support with emotional regulation for you and/or your child please get in touch with me!

https://nurtureandthriveblog.com/five-steps-to-becoming-a-calm-and-centered-parent/?fbclid=IwAR3CUeqioCp-A0g6h9qEMtwiQfVf2nCWZ7IbeczmuLN7FrYPzGv4z7_zPKs&fs=e&s=cl

Sometimes we lose it and feel guilty, sometimes we managed to stay calm and feel drained -- here are five ways to be a calm parent.

07/06/2022

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17/05/2022

https://womensmentalhealth.org/posts/maternal-anxiety-and-adverse-perinatal-outcomes-why-we-need-to-screen-women-for-anxiety-during-pregnancy/

When providing information to patients regarding the use of medications during pregnancy, one key element of the decision-making process is an appraisal of the risks associated with untreated psychiatric illness in the mother. While there are risks associated with taking medications during pregnancy...

16/05/2022

26/04/2022

Some exciting news is coming! Mind Strong Families is getting ready to launch a website! We will be offering individual support, information, resources, support groups, and workshops! Check back soon!

02/02/2022

Many men struggle with mental health after becoming fathers. But stigma and societal norms keep them from getting help.

09/12/2021

Shocking but true, I don't think I ever have either and this needs to change.

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14/08/2021

Christina Reese has dedicated her life’s work to helping those with trauma cope to live healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives. In her newest book, Trauma and Attachment, she has created a resource to guide clients from a place of fear, anxiety, and trauma to healthy attachment.

Pre-order your copy for 25% off during our End of Summer Book Sale! https://bit.ly/3iphTqe

10/06/2021

In a recent post, I suggested some “dos” and “don’ts” for setting limits confidently that included: Do recognize that your child is highly aware, but also small and unthreatening, and that you are big, mature, and experienced. Our children can seem gi-normous at times, but a more realistic...

13/04/2021

It’s energetically possible to heal our generational line both forward and backward. So when we do the work of expressing and releasing, we can have compassion for our parents, who never had

29/03/2021