"THE BEST PRESENTATIONS I HAVE ATTENDED" -DAPA MEMBER

Dr. Amber Thornton, Clinical Psychologist

This 3-hour workshop is designed for psychologists who work with children, families, or adults who may be parents. This workshop will delve into the critical skill of emotional regulation for parents and equips psychologists with strategies to effectively guide parents in managing their moods and building self-regulatory skills.  By the end of this workshop, psychologists will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to empower parents to become masters of their own emotions, fostering stronger, healthier families.

This workshop is ideal for psychologists who:

• Work with parents experiencing stress, anxiety, or difficulty managing emotions.

• Want to strengthen their toolkit for supporting families.

• Seek evidence-based strategies to promote emotional well-being within the family unit.

Three to five learning Objectives 

• Understand the impact of parental emotional regulation on child development and family dynamics.

• Explore common challenges parents face in regulating their emotions.

• Learn evidence-based strategies to support parents in identifying and labeling their emotions.

• Develop practical tools to guide parents in building emotional awareness and cultivating effective coping mechanisms.

• Gain practical experience in facilitating communication and fostering emotional intelligence within the family unit.