Leslie Petruk

Leslie Petruk, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Director at the Stone Center for Counseling & Leadership, shares her insights on parenting through a therapeutic lens. She discusses the healing power of sand tray therapy, illustrating how it helps children express emotions non-verbally. Leslie highlights the importance of poetry in therapy, connecting emotional depth to healing. She also delves into the complexities of parenting, emphasizing self-awareness and the joys of nurturing children's curiosity while navigating personal challenges.

Leslie Petruk, IFSI Lead Trainer, discusses parenting and the challenges of separating our own experiences from our children's. They explore parenting acronyms SHOVE and PAUSE, emphasizing the importance of providing support and taking a pause in triggering moments. They also discuss the challenges and changes of parenting as children grow older and the negative impact of self-criticism on raising children.