Self-reparenting is learning to give yourself what you didn’t consistently receive. It’s becoming the one who soothes you, sets boundaries, follows through, and speaks to you with care instead of criticism. Your natural instincts might be a reflection of how you were raised. But you can pause and choose a different way to speak to yourself and treat yourself. You can learn to give yourself something different. FREE Mental Health Resources: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.co... Check out my podcast, Therapy in a Nutshell: https://tinpodcast.podbean.com/ Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction. And deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/c... If yo
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Self-reparenting is learning to give yourself the love, validation, protection, and guidance that you did not get in childhood. So, let's just like imagine that you grew up with parents who dismissed your feelings whenever you were upset. They would say things like, "Oh, stop crying. It's not a big deal." As an adult, when you feel sad or overwhelmed, you might still hear that inner critical voice telling you to get over it. Re-parenting would mean noticing and pausing that critical voice, and instead offering yourself the kind of response a nurturing parent would give. You could say to yourself something like, "It makes sense that you're sad right now. I'm here for you, and it's okay to take a moment to feel this." We usually relate to others the way we relate to ourselves, whether that's with fear or disdain or compassion and hope. Every time you practice treating yourself with compassion, or you set firm boundaries for yourself, and you discipline yourself in a safe and kind way, you're practicing having healthy relationships.
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Self-reparenting is learning to give yourself what you didn’t consistently receive.
It’s becoming the one who soothes you, sets boundaries, follows through, and speaks to you with care instead of criticism.
Your natural instincts might be a reflection of how you were raised.
But you can pause and choose a different way to speak to yourself and treat yourself.
You can learn to give yourself something different.
FREE Mental Health Resources: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.co...
Check out my podcast, Therapy in a Nutshell: https://tinpodcast.podbean.com/
Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.
In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction.
And deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/c...
If yo
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