Parenting The Adlerian Way

Q1. How do I explain COVID and the pandemic to my kids? Q2. How do I entertain my kids all day long during lock down? Q3. How can I get my child to just settle and focus?Do you have a parenting question for me? Submit it to hello@alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am so excited to be launching this podcast. In this intro episode, I explain my Adlerian family history and some of the core concepts of Adlerian psychology from which I give parenting advice. So glad to have you onboard. Please feel free to share with your friends, subscribe and write a review! Happy ParentingAlysonwww.alysonschafer.comDo you have a parenting question for me? Submit it to hello@alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Mike Rucker is the author of “The Fun Habit”. In this episode we’ll discuss the concept of happiness, the moral injury that can occur when we seek it too much and the benefits and methods for fitting joy and awe into your life and through your parenting. Additional resource book mentioned in our convo: 50 Dangerous Things (you should let your children do) Follow Dr. Rucker on all his platforms: Website https://michaelrucker.com Twitter https://twitter.com/performbetterFacebook https://www.facebook.com/mike.rucker.phd Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffunLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrucker Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/mikeruckerphd Simon & Schuster https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Fun-Habit/Mike-Rucker/9781982159054 Substack https://funhabit.substack.com***************************I am always looking for questions for the Q&A episodes. You can send me your questions at hello@alysonschafer.com For more of my advice, check out my website at: www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could AI replace standard counselling? It’s certainly cheaper. With the trend towards “manualizing” therapy, maybe we are closer than we know. How do you feel about that? How scared should we be? Adlerian counsellor and teacher/trainer, Calvin Armerding, shares his thoughts with me.  Read the original article and other posts from Calvin on his Substack at:https://calvindarmerding.substack.com/Follow Calvin on social media at: https://www.instagram.com/henosispress/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe4ACV00vWcS3DTATvos1XVm2MhTKSq2Z https://www.instagram.com/travelersrest.counseling/ https://twitter.com/ArmerdingC***************************I am always looking for questions for the Q&A episodes. You can send me your questions at hello@alysonschafer.com For more of my advice, check out my website: www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. 9yr old son is not trying and his confidence is dwindling.Q2. 14yr old son with type1 diabetes is too lazy to take his insulin at school. Looking for more Adlerian wisdom? Check out The Daily Adler Newsletter and The Daily Adler Podcast. If you have a question you’d like answered on a future podcast, email me at hello@alysonschafer.com Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Amanda Craig is the author of “Who Are You And What Have You Done With My Kid?: Connect With Your Tween While They Are Still Listening”. In this episode, Dr Craig defines what the tween years are, what is happening developmentally and how to maximize the parenting opportunities during this unique period. She also discusses the important four pillars of your parenting to focus on and methods to achieve that stable base in the relationship. Links mentioned in the show: Book: Who Are You And What Have You Done With My Kid?: Connect With Your Tween While They Are Still ListeningDr Amanda Craig’s WebsiteFollow Dr Amanda Craig on social media at IG @amandacraigphd***************************I am always looking for question for the Q&A episodes. You can send me your questions at hello@alysonschafer.com For more of my advice, check out my website: www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Yip is the author of “Unfinished Business” and in this interview we talk about her personal journey of being a child of immigrant parents and how that experience impacted her life. She discusses how she took charge of the process of changing the relationship with her parents and how that informs her parenting today. For anyone dealing with wounded relationships with their parents, or who wants better for their own children, this is the podcast for you! Links mentioned in the show: Amy’s book: Unfinished Businesshttp://unfinishedbusinessbook.com/, Amy’s Websitehttps://amyyipcoaching.com/Follow Amy on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amycyip & https://www.facebook.com/amyyipcoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amycyip & https://www.linkedin.com/company/amyyipcoaching Instagram: @amyyipcoaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. 10yr old son having difficulty with change (new items in home).Plus, my thoughts on under- and over-functioning parenting.Looking for more Adlerian wisdom? Check out The Daily Adler Newsletter and The Daily Adler Podcast. If you have a question you’d like answered on a future podcast, email me at hello@alysonschafer.com Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenna Hermans has used her own extensive training and personal parenting experience to write a book for overwhelmed parents. In this podcast Jenna shares her story and gives us the highlights of the 5 tips we should all incorporate into our family lives for more calm in 2024. Links mentioned in the show: On IG @JennazhermansWebsite https://jennahermans.com Buy her book at a local book seller or online here: From Chaos to Calm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Marina Bluvshtein is a renowned researcher and archivist of Adler’s life. She shares how the events of his life shaped the development of his theory we know as Individual Psychology. In this conversation, Marina shares Adler’s own parenting journey and how his theory, and that of Rudolf Dreikurs, came together to still be an evolving, optimistic parenting model.  Links mentioned in the show: Learn more about the Adlerian Summer School known as ICASSI Check out the offerings at the Adler Academy of MinnesotaAnd write directly to Dr Bluvshtein at mbluvshtein@adler.edu to learn more about Adlerian training events in Chicago, Vancouver and online.   On social media, you can find Dr Bluvshtein on FB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.