Explore the deep impact of burnout on children and parents alike. Discover four key steps to help your child recover, including creating a safe, loving environment. Unpack common misconceptions while learning practical tools tailored for each stage of healing. Dive into the challenges of neurodivergent burnout and gain insights on its unique symptoms. Finally, embrace the transformative journey of recovery with compassion and hope—because burnout is tough, but not permanent.
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Misconception: Discipline
Avoid dismissing burnout as a discipline issue.
Recognize that more structure or strictness often worsens the situation, not improves it.
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Misconception: Pushing Through
Avoid pushing a child experiencing burnout to "just push through."
Recognize that pushing harder is often what caused the burnout in the first place.
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Burnout vs. Anxiety/Depression
Burnout is distinct from anxiety and depression, though they can be related.
Treating burnout as anxiety or depression can worsen the situation.
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Burnout can feel endless and all-consuming, both for children experiencing it and for the parents navigating it alongside them. In this solo episode, I’m sharing four key steps to understand and support your child’s journey out of burnout. We’ll tackle common misconceptions, unpack what burnout truly is, and explore how to create a healing cocoon of safety and love. I’ll also outline the stages of recovery and offer practical tools to meet your child where they are. Burnout is challenging, but it’s also transformative—and together, we can embrace this journey with compassion, hope, and acceptance.
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