161. The Resilient Parent: Reframing the Journey
In this episode of Not Your Average Autism Mom Podcast, your host, Shannon Urquiola talks all about emotional resilience for parents raising children on the autism spectrum. She discussed the significance of emotional resilience, emphasizing that it's not a fixed trait but a skill that can be cultivated over time. She also explored specific scenarios where you can gain resilience, from managing meltdowns to navigating the educational system. She introduced the concept of cognitive reframing, encouraging parents to notice, challenge, and replace negative thoughts. Emotional resilience is not about perfection but progress. Remember, you are not alone on this journey, and together, we can navigate the extraordinary adventure of parenting children on the autism spectrum. If you want to learn strategies and tools that you can use to improve your life along this autism parenting journey, becoming Not Your Average Autism Mom is your answer. We are the single best online resource for moms raising autistic children. Is the educational journey overwhelming and confusing for you? Our member portal has an array of training and resources with everything you need to know about Special Education and you can join LIVE ZOOM calls with an Advocate to get any of your specific questions answered. Maybe you are feeling alone on your journey or maybe you are looking for other moms to connect with in a PRIVATE community who understand your day-to-day challenges, be sure that you check out ALL THE BENEFITS available for you when you BECOME Not Your Average Autism Mom. www.notyouraverageautismmom.com Additional Resources: If there is a specific topic that you would like us to talk about on the podcast, email us directly at info@notyouraverageautismmom.com Episode 96. Our Parenting Journey is Different Episode 74. You Cannot Fix All the Things All the Time --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shannon-urquiola/support