In this episode of The Screenagers Podcast, Dr. Delaney Ruston talks to author and psychologist Dr. Kristin Neff, Ph.D., about the power of self-compassion. They discuss the prevalent issue of self-criticism among parents, particularly regarding screen time, and how adopting self-compassion can help navigate such challenges. Dr. Neff and Dr. Ruston share personal parenting experiences along the way. The episode provides practical advice to help listeners, parents, and teens initiate their own self-compassion practice.
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Research References
Meeting Suffering With Kindness: Effects of a Brief Self-Compassion Intervention for Female College Students (Journal of Clinical Psychology)
Self-compassion and Psychological Resilience Among Adolescents and Young Adults (Self and Identity)
Development and Validation of the Self-Compassion Scale for Youth (Journal of Personality Assessment)
The Development and Assessment of a Scale to Measure Self Assessment (Self and Identity)
Additional Links
Self Compassion: The Proven Power Of Being Kind To Yourself
Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive
Time Code
00:04 Introduction and Personal Reflections
00:26 Understanding Self Compassion
00:48 Interview with Kristin Neff
02:29 Exploring the Concept of Self Compassion
04:59 Applying Self Compassion in Personal Life
05:45 Challenges and Misconceptions about Self Compassion
07:08 Understanding Self Criticism and Negative Self Talk
11:44 Applying Self Compassion in Parenting
12:45 Balancing Fierce and Tender Self Compassion
15:59 Growing Compassion through Personal Struggles
18:08 A Personal Story: Parenting an Autistic Child
20:26 Understanding Autism and Parental Stress
22:05 The Power of Self-Compassion in Parenting
23:08 Practical Steps to Cultivate Self-Compassion
26:56 The Impact of Self-Compassion on Authenticity and Relationships
31:58 Resources and Tools for Self-Compassion
32:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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