Mania and Neurodiversity: What Parents Need to Know with Jason

10/13/23 • 7 min

Does your autistic or neurodivergent loved one swing between manic, over the top, emotions and depression?

In this episode, Jason talks about the challenges of extreme swings in emotionally dysregulated states. This can lead to problems in their relationships, at work, and in other areas of their lives. Being more aware of the signs of mania can help us be more effective in supporting the development of emotional regulation skills.

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Does your autistic or neurodivergent loved one swing between manic, over the top, emotions and depression?

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Breaking the Cycle of Shame-based Parenting Approaches with Debbie

Have you ever tried to stop yelling at your kids, only to find yourself yelling again? Have you tried rewarding and punishing, but it's not working?

If so, you're not alone. Many of us were parented with shame-based approaches, and we may be unintentionally using the same approaches with our own kids. But the research shows that shame-based parenting is ineffective and destructive.

In this episode, learn what shame-based parenting is and why it's so harmful How to identify shame-based parenting behaviors in yourself. How to break the cycle of shame-based parenting and start raising happy, resilient kids.

If you're concerned about the impact of shame-based parenting on your kids, this episode is for you. This episode is especially important for parents of autistic, neurodivergent, highly sensitive, anxious, or strong-willed kids. These kids are more likely to be negatively impacted by shame-based parenting.

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Crush Shame & Boost Well-being by Parenting with Empathy with Debbie

Our young people, especially our autistic and neurodivergent, thrive when they're met with support and empathy, and spiral down when they're met with shame-based approaches and rejection.

It can be challenging to offer empathy, especially when your child, teen, or young adult is behaving negatively or acting out.

But empathy is an essential tool for crushing shame and boosting well-being. When you practice empathy, you help your children feel seen, heard, and understood.

This can help them to regulate their emotions, develop a sense of self-worth, and overcome challenges.

In this podcast episode, we'll discuss the importance of empathy in parenting. We'll also explore the challenges of offering empathy, and how to overcome them.

If you want to learn how to parent with more empathy, this episode is for you.

Listen now and learn how to:

-Crush the hold shame has on your loved ones

-Support their confidence and sense of well-being

-Build connection, attachment, and trust

-Develop your own emotional regulation skills

-Parent more effectively

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