Secular Buddhism 87 - Mindful Parenting | An Interview With Shirin Peykar
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Dec 23, 2018 In this episode, Shirin Peykar, a licensed psychotherapist, discusses the concept of mindful parenting, the importance of self-reflection, and being present with your child. She emphasizes the need to release emotions in a healthy way and reflect on daily interactions. The chapter also explores the benefits of journaling and provides information on services and resources for mindful parenting.
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Mindful Parenting Origin Story
- Shirin discovered mindful parenting after attending RIE infant classes with her son from three months to two and a half years.
- The class helped her merge professional therapy insights with personal parenting practice and shifted her view of children.
Projection Creates Parental Suffering
- Parents often project their own unmet ambitions onto children instead of seeing them as separate individuals.
- That projection creates expectations that cause suffering when reality diverges from the parent's ideal.
Name Feelings To Tame Reactivity
- Check in with your own feelings and name them to reduce reactivity and model emotional awareness for your child.
- Release emotions healthily (cry, exercise, journal) rather than judging them to eliminate the 'second arrow'.