299: Behind the Sessions: “I’m a Failure” with Dr. Kat
Mom and Mind · Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., PMH-C
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Show Notes
The idea of feeling like a failure comes up often in therapy; I hear it multiple times each week. People who are struggling often feel like they are a failure, and this is heartbreaking to hear. Let’s go behind the scenes and talk about what’s happening underneath the feelings of failure.
Show Highlights:
- Why being perfect and being a failure are NOT the only two options
- Failure and perfection—defined and explained
- Why failure and perfection cannot be the measure of parenting success
- Why a defense against shame is often underneath the unreasonable goal of perfection
- Examples of how perfectionism can show up in the parenting journey
- Examples of what could really be happening to cause you to yell at your child
- How to have a more compassionate view of your journey
- How to gain perspective on your negative self-judgmental thoughts
- Why we need to have more self-compassion—and model it for our kids
Resources:
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