This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Dr. Tamar E. Chansky who helps children, teens, and adults overcome worry and negative thinking. We discuss examples of what negative thinking sounds like, why empathy is always the first response, and some gentle teaching tools to overcome negative thinking and improve flexibility. 

We talk about:

• 5:00 Examples of negative thinking in children

• 7:10 Why do reassuring words not help?

• 12:00 Why are some kids more prone to negative thoughts?

• 15:00 How to help your child with their negative thinking

• 23:54 Difference between engaging in the content vs. empathizing

• 29:50 “Long distance learning” and getting the timing right for teaching

• 33:45 Teaching kids to not fear feelings

• 39:30 Games to increase children’s flexibility

 

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Free Your Child from Negative Thinking 

• Free Your Child from Anxiety 

• Freeing Yourself from Anxiety 

 

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