540 - Dan Peterson on Using The Nurtured Heart Approach™, Why Your ”Energy” As A Parent Matters, and The Importance of Self-Awareness In Parenting

Dan Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Advanced Trainer for the Nurtured Heart Approach™. Over the past 25 years, he has worked in a variety of educational and therapeutic settings, including alternative and residential schools, inpatient hospitalization, in home therapy, and private practice. He is the founder and owner of The Compass 4 Life, a private counseling, coaching, and consulting business dedicated to helping families and schools with challenging children, especially situations where the children have been diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, Anxiety, Depression, or other behavioral disorders.

In today's interview, Sathiya & Dan discuss:
-The 3 stands for parenting
-Why parenting is a lot like being a referee
     -Stand 1: No unnecessary energy for misbehaving
     -Stand 2: Provide good energy when things are going well
           -You should know the top 5 character qualities that you'd like your kids to have
           -The time to talk about ""respect"" with your kid is when they demonstrate respectfulness, NOT when they are being disrespectful
     -Stand 3: Clarity with where lines are, and holding them accountable if they cross it
           -Your actions will either communicate trust or mistrust
           -How to instill a sense of ownership and accountability
           -The #1 indicator of whether or not parents grow is humility and self-awareness

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