feelings child parents

Tips From a Therapist If You Struggle With Self-Criticism

Reading now: 270
themighty.com

“Would you tell your kid she’s ‘stupid?’”“What?! No. Never.” My client and I were wrapping up a session and she had just begun being incredibly critical to herself.“OK,” I said. “Why not?”“Well,” my client said, “Because she’s just a child, she’s my child!

And she’s not  ‘stupid,’ and I love her and … I interrupted her. “Exactly! You love her and you would never in a million years say that to her.

So, why are you saying it to yourself?” Client pauses. “Well, it’s different with me. I am ‘stupid.’ Plus, I’m an adult, so it’s different.” I take a deep breath. “It’s not, actually.

Read more on themighty.com
The website mental.guide is an aggregator of articles from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the article if you find it unreliable.

Related articles

DMCA