Is it Empathy or is it Enabling? Helping your child with their BIG EMOTIONS

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Thursday, October 10 12.30 - 1:45pm EDT

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About this event

Parenting a child with larger-than-life emotions can present with a unique set of challenges, whether those emotions derive from ADHD, a hypersensitive temperament, depression or something else. Join us for an insightful and practical workshop designed to empower your parenting.

In this interactive session, we'll explore:

The Various causes for BIG EMOTIONS: Gain a deeper understanding of causes and learn practical strategies for supporting your child in managing these intense feelings.

Empathy vs. Enabling: Learn to differentiate between empathizing with your child's struggles and inadvertently enabling problematic behaviors. Discover effective ways to support your child's emotional growth without compromising boundaries or expectations.

Practical Tools and Techniques: Equip yourself with actionable tools to help your child develop resilience and emotional regulation skills. We'll discuss strategies for effective coping while remaining supportive and understanding.

Self-Care for Parents: Understand the importance of self-care and how managing your own self-compassion and emotional regulation can positively impact your child's emotional well-being.

When to get help: Appreciate when it’s time to seek out expert help and what are some of the things that an informed consumer of mental health services should look for.

Whether you're looking for new strategies or seeking reassurance, this workshop will provide you with valuable insights and practical tools to help you support your child effectively.

Who Should Attend:

This webinar is ideal for parents of children of all ages who want to build a stronger, more empathetic connection with their child while fostering their emotional resilience and growth.

Presenters:

This free webinar will be led by The Chesapeake Center's Clinical Director, Dr. David Palmiter as part of our Ask The Expert series.

David Palmiter, Ph.D., ABPP has over 25 years of experience in evaluating, treating, and advocating for people diagnosed with ADHD across the life span.

Dr. Palmiter serves as Clinical Director of The Chesapeake Center where he oversees the staff of psychotherapists and focuses on program development and oversight. He also serves on the national Board of Directors of CHADD and previously served on the board of directors of two CHADD chapters, including serving as a founding professional advisor for one of the Chicago CHADD chapters. Dr. Palmiter has extensive background in training, and leadership and holds the rank of Professor Emeritus at Marywood University in Scranton, PA, where he has served in multiple leadership roles (e.g., he helped to developed the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology, previously serving as the founding Director of Practicums and Internships, was the founding Director of the Psychological Services Center, and is a former President of the Faculty Senate) and was previously conferred the University’s Distinction in the Discipline award.