How to Reduce Stress as an ASN/SEN Parent
As a parent carer you will give huge amounts of love, care and attention to your child(ren). Your primary focus each day is likely navigating the best ways to support your child and fighting for their needs in different contexts.
However, when was the last time you treated yourself with kindness and compassion?
Short Everyday Wellbeing Practices
During your weekly schedule of juggling different activities, appointments and everything in between, have you remembered to include something only for you?
I'm guessing you might have placed yourself near the bottom of your list.
The Mindful Reconnect
Navigating accessing additional support for your child in school, through CAMHS (or waiting years on the waiting list), and other services they require can cause you to feel like you are exhausted and reaching burnout.
Which likely means you don’t have the time or energy to take care of your wellbeing.