How to repair the bond after losing your temper
Losing your patience with a child can trigger intense guilt and shame. Clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy demonstrates how to manage these difficult moments and use them as opportunities to reconnect through meaningful conversation.
In this 2023 TED talk, clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy addresses the high stakes of parental anger. While every parent occasionally loses their temper, the impact on a child is significant. Kennedy provides practical strategies for navigating the shame that follows outbursts and models specific dialogue techniques designed to rebuild the parent-child connection. Interestingly, these methods for repairing relationships are not limited to parenting; they are equally effective in all other human connections.
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