Wednesday Sep 02, 2020

Pandemic Parenting: Tips for Managing Your Own Mental Health

On this episode, Kristy Champignon (Licensed Professional Counselor) and Andy Dean (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) discuss what parents can do to support their own mental health during the coronavirus pandemic.  They also discuss their own personal challenges as parents during the pandemic as well as:

Why juggling multiple roles during quarantine breeds feelings of guilt (1:20).

How to challenge thoughts that you aren’t doing enough as a parent or an employee (7:23).

Why clutter produces anxiety (12:20).

The “Groundhog Day” Effect and the importance of self-talk (14:00).

How to take a mental break when you can’t take a physical break (19:30).

The importance of finding time to do things you enjoy even if you’re feeling tired and the difference between feeling physically versus emotionally exhausted (22:15).

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