Family, Whanau and Disability

21. Parenting: Self-care and Understanding Child Behaviour

June 21, 2018 Louise Ratcliffe Season 2019 Episode 1021
Family, Whanau and Disability
21. Parenting: Self-care and Understanding Child Behaviour
Show Notes

Research and co-ordination: Lisa Pirihi and Carolyn Jury
Presenters: Louise Ratcliffe
Produced by Louise Ratcliffe and FreeFM89.0

Guests: Rebecca Armstrong

MAppPsy, Researcher, Parent to Parent Rebecca researches complex requests and consults with the Professional Expert Group (PEG). She also writes for the Altogether Autism Journal and is involved in the PRISM Professional Development Series. Rebecca completed a masters degree in Applied Psychology at the University of Waikato in 2015. Rebecca has worked with children with autism, in the school and home environment, since 2013

Programme Synopsis

  • Self-care and self-compassion for parents
  • Understanding and re-framing challenging behaviour

Music

“Working for the children” KGB

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