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When to Remove Yourself from The Equation with Jason
Are you making things worse by trying to be an involved parent of your neurodivergent teen or young adult?
It can be tricky when they are neurodivergent and still need supports but also want to be more independent.
If you stay in the parent roll and try to keep them in a child roll you may ultimately be doing more harm than good.
It may be time to remove yourself from the parent/child equation.
In this episode, Jason explains unhelpful parent/child dynamics that can do damage to your relationship and hinder your ability to influence your teen or young adult.
Learn when it’s time to back off and signs that it’s safe to go back in.
What You'll Learn from this Episode:
- What happens when we parent with imperatives.
- How to know when you’re making things worse.
- How to gage when it’s helpful to step in or better to stay back.
- What happens when you reinforce the child roll for your teen or young adult.
- What to be careful of so you can step back in effectively when it’s safe to.
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Published on 3 years, 2 months ago