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Front Line Families & Parenting
Show Notes:
Today I am joined by clinical counsellor Heather Toews to discuss the challenges facing First Responders and Front Line Workers who are also juggling the art of parenting. We spend time talking about the difficult transition from work to home, from the perspective of Heather’s previous experience as a child protection social worker. We talk about the impact of what we see on the front lines and the ways this can infiltrate our parenting. And we dig into some tangible ways to work at supporting ourselves and our kids to separate the influence of work from home (*hint, you’re going to hear about self-care!*).
Heather created an awesome handout that you can snag here, that reviews some of the concepts we discussed today and can act as a reminder prompt as you work to develop your transition skills. And check out her parenting program for parents of children with trauma, Trauma Attuned Parenting.
Episode Challenge:
Work on crafting your list of play ideas that you enjoy – extend an invitation and initiate play/silly/connection in an area that you feel comfortable in that your kids also enjoy.
Additional Resources:
Check out Heather’s Trauma Attuned Parenting Program, here and learn more about her work supporting families struggling with the impacts of trauma.
Register now for the Self-Care Dare 5 Day Challenge for First Responders & Front Line Workers!
If you haven’t yet, check out the free Beating the Breaking Point Indicators Checklist & Triage Guide to help you self-assess your experiences and exposure to burnout. Use this tool as information as you get honest with yourself about the impacts you have experienced – and start considering telling the story of your resilience as someone who has invested in their own wellness by looking into our Beating the Breaking Point Training Program designed for First Responders and Front Line Workers. You can grab the free indicators checklist here, and learn more about the training program here.
Connect, Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share!
Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram, or email me at [email protected]. I love hearing from you! Subscribe and share this podcast with those you know. I appreciate every like, rating and review – every single one helps this podcast to be seen by other First Responders & Front Line Workers out there. Help me on my mission to help others just like you to not only survive, but to thrive – both on the job and off.
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Show Notes:
Today I am joined by clinical counsellor Heather Toews to discuss the challenges facing First Responders and Front Line Workers who are also juggling the art of parenting. We spend time talking about the difficult transition from work to home, from the perspective of Heather’s previous experience as a child protection social worker. We talk about the impact of what we see on the front lines and the ways this can infiltrate our parenting. And we dig into some tangible ways to work at supporting ourselves and our kids to separate the influence of work from home (*hint, you’re going to hear about self-care!*).
Heather created an awesome handout that you can snag here, that reviews some of the concepts we discussed today and can act as a reminder prompt as you work to develop your transition skills. And check out her parenting program for parents of children with trauma, Trauma Attuned Parenting.
Episode Challenge:
Work on crafting your list of play ideas that you enjoy – extend an invitation and initiate play/silly/connection in an area that you feel comfortable in that your kids also enjoy.
Additional Resources:
Check out Heather’s Trauma Attuned Parenting Program, here and learn more about her work supporting families struggling with the impacts of trauma.
Register now for the Self-Care Dare 5 Day Challenge for First Responders & Front Line Workers!
If you haven’t yet, check out the free Beating the Breaking Point Indicators Checklist & Triage Guide to help you self-assess your experiences and exposure to burnout. Use this tool as information as you get honest with yourself about the impacts you have experienced – and start considering telling the story of your resilience as someone who has invested in their own wellness by looking into our Beating the Breaking Point Training Program designed for First Responders and Front Line Workers. You can grab the free indicators checklist here, and learn more about the training program here.
Connect, Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share!
Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram, or email me at [email protected]. I love hearing from you! Subscribe and share this podcast with those you know. I appreciate every like, rating and review – every single one helps this podcast to be seen by other First Responders & Front Line Workers out there. Help me on my mission to help others just like you to not only survive, but to thrive – both on the job and off.