Have you ever found yourself reacting in a way you promised yourself you wouldn't?
You know what you want to say. You know how you want to parent. But in the moment, your emotions take over and afterward you're left wondering, "Why is this so hard?"
In this archive episode, Andryanna sits down with Registered Psychotherapist Kathryn Anne Flynn for a conversation about parenting, emotional regulation and the nervous system.
Drawing from attachment theory, trauma-informed therapy, body-based practices and years of experience working with children, adults and families, Kathryn explains why our reactions often make perfect sense and how we can begin responding with greater awareness, compassion and connection.
In this episode:
• Why parenting can feel so emotionally overwhelming;
• What's happening in your nervous system during stressful parenting moments;
• The difference between co-regulation and self-regulation;
• How your own childhood experiences can influence the way you parent today;
• Why repair matters more than perfection;
• What attunement really looks like in everyday family life;
• How sensory differences can create conflict between parents and children;
• Practical strategies for navigating big emotions with more compassion, for your child and yourself.
Kathryn Anne Flynn is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Centre Director of The Wren Centre: Therapy for All Ages, and an educator specializing in yoga, Ayurveda and meditation. Her work integrates attachment theory, trauma-informed care, Brainspotting, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), cognitive behavioural therapy, and body-based approaches to help children, adults and families move beyond survival patterns and build deeper emotional connection.
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