2024-10-28
38 分钟My guest is Dr. Angela Low, an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia, a research associate at Simon Fraser University’s CHART lab, and consulting on several child and youth mental health projects with government and community organizations locally and globally. Dr. Low discusses the pervasive feelings of shame in parenthood, especially for those raising children with ADHD. She explains how shame can lead to anger, defensiveness, and disconnection and shares insights on building resilience to overcome these emotions. Dr. Low delves into the psychology of shame, comparing it with guilt, and offers practical strategies for parents to manage and heal from shame. She emphasizes the importance of community and connection in mitigating shame and highlights the evolutionary role of these emotions in parenting. Through her research, she reveals how shame can hinder learning and growth and offers guidance on fostering self-compassion and forgiveness to navigate the parenting journey. Join Kate and Dr. Low as they explore the complexities of shame in parenthood and provide valuable advice for parents striving to connect more deeply with their children and themselves. Learn more: https://www.understandparentshame.com/ Thank you for listening! Please share and leave a review! Stay connected to Kate at ADHDKidsCanThrive.com: ADHD Kids Can Thrive Sign Up #adhd #adhdkid #adhdparent #adhdkidscanthrive #adhdparentsupport #adhdsupport #specialed #parenting #ADHDkidhealth #brainhealth #anxiety #depression #learningdisabilities #dyslexia #executivefunctioning #autism #neurodiverse #ADHDchild