Being Supportive Vs Enabling with Vashti Summervill

Are you being supportive or enabling? It’s sometimes hard as a parent finding a balance between helpful support and enabling where we intervene so much that we hinder our child’s development and growth.

It gets even more challenging when you’re parenting an autistic or neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult who often needs more support than other typical children or needs that support for a longer time.

In this episode, you’re going to enjoy listening to our chat with Vashti, parent coach and therapeutic educational consultant, about effective ways to support development.

You’ll hear how to go beyond ineffective parenting default modes and opt for connections that cultivate resilience and growth.

What You'll Learn from this Episode:

• What’s supportive action and what’s enabling for a neurodivergent child, teen or young adult.
• A significant question to ask when something doesn’t go well for your teen or young adult.
• One of the best ways to teach teens and young adults.
• The benefit of using guiding questions as opposed to lectures.
• Tips for connecting with your child, teen or young adult.

Featured on the Show:

• Visit NeuroDevMentoring.com to learn more about our specialized co-ed mentoring program for neurodivergent young adults.
• To find Vashti Summervill: familyhealingpathways.com
• Vashti’s podcast: Teen Connectivity Podcast
• Dr. Shefali’s book The Conscious Parent (paid link)
• Dr. Dan Seigel The Whole-Brain Child (paid link)
• Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and Mood Meter App
• Online 8-Week Certificate course in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction mentioned by Vashti.
• The Gottman Institute parent resources.
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