• 187. From Catastrophe to Calm: A Parent’s Guide

  • Aug 7 2024
  • Length: 16 mins
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187. From Catastrophe to Calm: A Parent’s Guide

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  • In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, I dive into a topic that affects many parents: catastrophizing.

    I’ll explain what catastrophizing is, how it impacts your parenting, and most importantly, how to overcome it. By learning to manage our thoughts and emotions, we can respond to our children with calmness and clarity instead of fear and anxiety.

    Join me as I share personal stories, practical strategies, and tips to break the habit of catastrophizing in order to create a more peaceful and balanced approach to parenting.

    In this episode, you will learn:

    • The definition and impact of catastrophizing, and how it relates to parenting

    • How to recognize when you’re catastrophizing so you can resist the urge

    • The importance of staying present and focusing on the current moment

    • Techniques to challenge and reframe catastrophic thoughts

    • Coping skills to manage catastrophizing, including mindfulness and deep breathing

    • Real-life examples of how catastrophizing manifests at different stages of parenting and how to address it
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