Episode 39 - Control Patterns with Joss Goulden

Welcome back to another episode. In this podcast episode, I talk all about Control Patterns. I describe what control patterns are and how we use these mechanisms to supress feelings in order to stay safe. I talk about some of the many things we can use as control patterns and how to distinguish between when our behaviour or our children’s behaviour is being used to dissociate and when it is simply meeting a need. I offer lots of compassion about control patterns and describe in detail how to support our children and ourselves when engaging in control patterns in a way that feels loving and gentle and is effective. I offer reflections that we can explore about this topic to get more clarity and compassion for us all. If you would like more information, I have an article on my website about this topic https://awareparenting.com.au/2022/07/09/control-patterns-and-aware-parenting/ If you would like further support about this topic, I am here. Sending love to you all.