A FREE WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS
Parenting a child through big emotions, stress, or mental health challenges can leave you feeling like you’re constantly pouring into someone else’s cup. In the midst of caring for your child, it can be easy to lose touch with yourself.
NAMI Fox Valley is hosting a workshop, specifically for parents, as an invitation to slow down, take a breath, and pour yourself some T.E.A.
T — Take a breath. Notice what is happening in your own nervous system before jumping into “fix-it mode.”
E — Explore what is needed. Get curious about what your child—and you—may need in the moment: connection, space, listening, a boundary, support, or something else.
A — Adjust your response. Practice choosing a response that fits the moment rather than reacting from fear or frustration.
Together, we’ll explore practical ways to stay connected to your child without feeling responsible for fixing everything, set compassionate boundaries, and regulate yourself in difficult moments. We’ll also make space to reconnect with your needs and what matters to you—because you can’t keep pouring from an empty cup, and you deserve support too.
Questions?
Contact Vivian Flanagan, NAMI Fox Valley's Family Program Coordinator, at vivian@namifoxvalley.org.