{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 76 - Joanne Light - How to Feel Comfortable With Your Emotions","description":"Parents are being encouraged more and more to talk to their children about how they are feeling. But for many of us, this is quite hard as it\u2019s not something that comes naturally to us.   The thing is that we have to model the behavior that we wish to see - so first of all we have to be comfortable with what we are feeling as parents - before we can understand what our kids are going through.   In this episode, I talk with Joanne about how negative emotions are just as important to acknowledge as positive feelings AND how exactly we can tune into what we are feeling.   We will be using the acronym R.U.L.E.R : \u2714\ufe0f Recognise \u2714\ufe0f Understand \u2714\ufe0f Label \u2714\ufe0f Express \u2714\ufe0f Regulate This is a great reminder - and we can teach our kids this handy tip as well. Want to know more? Then grab a cuppa - and keep listening! ~~~~~ More about Joanne : Joanne is an expert with a doctorate in counseling and education.   She is certified in coaching and emotional intelligence training.   After 30+ years in education as a teacher, counselor, and higher education administrator, Joanne decided to create a retirement career in coaching.   However, more important than any credential, life experience as a parent has truly led her to her passion for working with families like yours and mine.   Joanne fully understands firsthand - parents\u2019 feelings of burnout, helplessness, and stress. \u2028~~~\u2028 How to Contact Joanne Light : My website is :  Joannehlight.com Putting The Joy Back into Parenting Handout is: https:\/\/joannehlightcoaching.clickfunnels.com\/putting-the-joy-back ~~~~~ My Anxiety course provides you with support by :\u2028\u2028\u2714\ufe0f Recognising the triggers \u2714\ufe0f Understanding Anxiety - and why we don\u2019t want to get rid of it all together \u2714\ufe0f Learning a couple of techniques to help you stop a panic attack in it\u2019s tracks \u2714\ufe0f How as a parent, you can support your anxious child \ud83d\udccdwww.caigraham.com\/anxiety If you or your child are struggling with your emotions at the minute - then I have a great online course that introduces you to 7 different breathing exercises that a can get you out of many sticky situations : \ud83d\udccdwww.caigraham.com\/breathe * Three Questions to Ask Your Uncommunicative Child : All too often parents say to me : \u201cMy child won\u2019t speak to me\u201d or \u201cI know something\u2019s not quite right - but they won\u2019t tell me what\u2019s wrong.\u201d\u2028\u2028Well, I have a resource for you. \u2028Download this FREE Resource : \ud83d\udccdwww.caigraham.com\/threequestions It will help you reconnect with your child quickly and easily; and in a way that will not drive them to their bedroom to avoid you! ~~~~ If you are looking for support at a deeper level for your child, then please book a call with me. Invariably they might only need a couple of sessions. But if we can give our kids the tools to improve their emotional wellbeing NOW - then you\u2019re more likely to alleviate the longer term damage to their mental health. \ud83d\udccd www.caigraham.com\/teencall Details of all further podcasts can be found on my website : \ud83d\udccdwww.caigraham.com\/podcast Please also have a look at my YouTube channel for additional support. \ud83d\udccd www.caigraham.com\/youtube * If you need to get in touch - Please email me at toolbox@caigraham.com Music Credits : MBB : https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/mbbofficial\/happy ","author_name":"The Parent & Teen Toolbox","author_url":"https:\/\/www.caigraham.com\/podcast","html":"