The leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping, playoff football is in full swing and you know Christmas family time is just around the corner. Maybe you’re traveling home to see the family, or hosting a gathering at your place. Or perhaps you’re doing the marathon house-hop all in one day, or looking forward to your TV dinner alone because it’s easier than being with family.
Parenting a child who has experienced trauma can be an emotional rollercoaster. Though it can be filled with challenges, with the right approach, it can also be a road to healing and growth for both you and the child.
As a mental health professional, I am confident that almost all of us experience anxiety. Someone recently asked me what I do for a living, and when I replied that I was a therapist and work with people who experience anxiety, they responded with, “Oh you’ve got great job security. We’re all anxious.” I agreed, but it’s also true that we deal with anxiety to different extents and in a myriad of ways.
Co-parenting can present extraordinary challenges, often stemming from the complexities of managing shared parental responsibilities while navigating emotional dynamics and logistical aspects.
