Secret #7 Parental Guilt with Dr. Yael Schonbrun
Being a working parent is a balancing act that requires juggling numerous roles and responsibilities. It's a challenging situation, marked by the constant tension between work commitments and parental responsibilities. However, this tension can also offer opportunities for personal growth, learning, and skill development. With the right perspective, our experiences as working parents can positively influence our parenting style and enrich our ability to navigate conflicts and challenges with grace. Chris McCurry and Emma Waddington bring this topic to life during their conversation with Dr. Yael Schonbrun. Dr. Schonbrun points out how dealing with the role tension of being a working parent has helped her develop valuable skills such as multitasking, perspective-taking, and flexibility.
Highlights:
Unravel effective strategies for creating harmony between parenting responsibilities and career aspirations.
Tap into the healing power of storytelling as an integral part of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Imbibe the art of cherishing minimal yet profound moments of joy and resilience within parenthood.
About Dr. Yael Schonbrun
Purchase Work Parent Drive by Dr. Yael Schonbrun on Amazon or at your local bookstore to gain valuable insights and strategies for navigating the tension between being a parent and working.
Yael Schonbrun, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, assistant professor at Brown University, co-host of Psychologists Off the Clock: A podcast about the science and practice of living well, and mother of three. Yael’s academic research explores the interaction between relationship problems and mental health conditions.
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