Parenting Skills for Symptomatic Parents
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Fulfilling the multiple obligations of a parent is especially challenging if the parent is also experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. This is known as symptomatic parenting, and the surrounding issues and possible remedies can be life-changing within a family. Helen and Valerie examine this sensitive, far-reaching subject from two points of view: the perspective of the symptomatic parent, and that of the adult child of a symptomatic parent. Join our hosts as they investigate and describe coping skills, self-care methods, and treatment options for parent and adult child as they navigate this intense dynamic. Connect with Valerie and Helen on Facebook with any questions or comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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