From the 2025 Asian American Mental Health Conference "Navigating Transitions with Faith and Resilience: Asian American Mental Health Across Life Stages." This workshop presentation is by Dr. Sonia Prasadam, titled "Being Imperfect Parents: Transforming Parental Anxiety and Shame to Nurture Secure Children," recorded January 18, 2025. Find out more about the conference here: https://ptsem.edu/academics/centers/center-for-asian-american-christianity/2025-mental-health-conference/.

Abstract:

This workshop aims to help parents discover the strength that lies in their imperfections. It will map out how parents can model working through their failures to their children. This would address their feelings of anxiety and shame while helping their children feel less shame and anxiety across different areas of life. Together, we’ll cultivate a home environment where both parents and children feel supported in embracing mistakes as opportunities for growth and connection.

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