Parent Self-Care and Emotional Maintenance
When the World Feels Heavy
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26-May-2026
Children don’t always express distress in obvious ways.
In this session, Dr. Dave Anderson will help parents recognize how emotional challenges show up through behavior, mood, and daily routines.
Using a practical, skills-based approach, he will outline how caregivers can respond in ways that support emotional regulation, build resilience, and reduce escalation.
Grounded in evidence-based treatment approaches, this talk will focus on what parents can do in the moment to support their child without needing to have all the answers.
3 Key Takeaways:
● Identification of behavioral and emotional indicators of trauma and grief across developmental stages.
● Use of evidence-informed response strategies that prioritize emotional regulation before behavioral correction.
● Application of supportive caregiving practices that promote resilience, including consistency, predictability, and attuned responses.
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