Emotions can influence our behaviors quite directly. When you are proud of your kids, emotions might help you celebrate and share your joy, and encourage your children to continue on a path to success. When you are ashamed of your kids, they might interfere with your ability to be as supportive as your child needs you to be.
Susan Bauerfeld, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Wilton, CT. Bringing a combination of skills and experience with CBT, attachment theory, neuropsychology, cognitive remediation, coaching and parenting her 3 wonderful, challenging boys, she is an ardent proponent of facilitating change through education, understanding, skill development and practice. She offers workshops, psychotherapy and guidance for parents looking to strengthen their relationships and effectiveness with their children, and ADHD coaching for teens and adults. Dr. Bauerfeld holds an MA and PhD from Fairleigh Dickinson University, a BA from Trinity College and is a member of APA, CTPA, CHADD and Phi Beta Kappa.
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Listen to this bonus episode from the archives of ImpactParents with Dr. Susan Bauerfeld about how emotions influence behavior and how to manage them.
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