The Parent Hope Podcast

Jenny Brown
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The Parent Hope Podcast

Clarity & hope for parents in these anxious times with Dr Jenny Brown. This podcast features examples from the frontlines of parenting, plus discussions with parents and helpers considering how best to be a positive resource for their child’s wellbeing. It draws from research and Bowen family systems theory revealing that families do best when the parent focuses on managing themself and clarifying parenting principles rather than changing the child.

  1. 11 DEC

    Season 2 Ep 10: Challenging the Parenting United Front - Parents can't always be on the same page

    In this episode, Jenny Brown delves deeper into Differentiation-Based Parenting, exploring how this approach extends beyond the parent-child relationship to include the dynamic between parenting partners.Grounded in Bowen family systems theory, Differentiation-Based Parenting shifts the focus from solely addressing children’s needs and vulnerabilities to encouraging parents to develop greater self-awareness while maintaining a calm and connected presence with their children. By prioritising s...

    25 min

  2. 13 NOV

    Season 2 Ep 9: Cultivating Connection & Independence: Part 1

    In this episode, Jenny Brown introduces a title for the Parent Hope Project's parenting approach. Part one of this series asks the question: Is this just another parenting style with a whole lot of techniques?Part two will explore what this approach looks like beyond the parent-child relationship, extending into the parenting partnership.Differentiation-Based Parenting, rooted in Bowen family systems theory, emphasises the value of parents becoming more self-aware while maintaining a non-anxi...

    24 min

  3. 14 OCT

    Season 2 Ep 8: Engaging the Challenge of Children’s School Avoidance

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr Jenny Brown sits down with Clinical Psychologists Ahmed Tohamy and Samantha Pilcher to explore the challenges of school avoidance and how families can support children in re-engaging with education. Ahmed, who recently spoke at the sold-out School-Link Forum Day Event in Illawarra and Shoalhaven, NSW, shares his experience piloting the Parent Hope Project, a family-based intervention aimed at addressing school refusal. Samantha brings valuable insights from ...

    36 min

  4. 10 SEPT

    Season 2 Ep 7: How Bowen Family Systems Builds Hope for Worried Parents

    In this Episode Jenny is back in the hosting seat with guest Dan Papero. Dr Jenny Brown draws on Dan’s rich experience as a Bowen family systems scholar, teacher and clinician. They explore how our families are both the seedbed for symptoms and a garden of recovery. They explore how parents can contribute to their family becoming a garden for the sustainable growth and flourishing of its members - including its children. This conversation builds on Dr Papero’s keynote addresses at the 21st Fa...

    40 min

  5. 13 AUG

    Season 2 Ep 6: Limit Setting and Responding to Children’s Misbehaviour.

    In this episode, the tables are turned again as Vicki Wilkins, the Parent Hope Project Professional Programs Coordinator, interviews Dr. Jenny Brown. They discuss the topic of limit setting and responding to children's misbehaviour.Does the family systems approach recognise that parenting involves responding to children’s misbehaviours? This question seems to come up so much at parent events and in our parents' hope for professional training – It speaks to parent uncertainty about...

    32 min

  6. 1 JULY

    Season 2 Ep 5: Co-regulation or Self-regulation in Parenting

    In this episode the tables are turned! Last week's guest, Michelle Varcoe, interviews Dr Jenny Brown to discuss:The importance of co-regulation in parenting.What is co-regulation?Are there potential pitfalls of focusing too much on co-regulation?Consider the role of self-regulation in parenting.Differentiation in Parenting: meaningful connection without invasion.To hear more about Michelle go to Season 2 Episode 4 or see links below.About Dr Jenny Brown:Dr Jenny Brown has over 35 years of cli...

    30 min

  7. 2 JUNE

    Season 2 Ep 4: Tantrums, Sleep Issues and Exhaustion - Staying Steady (enough) during the Early Parenting Years.

    In this Episode Jenny and Guest Michelle Varcoe discuss tantrums, sleep issues and exhaustion - staying steady (enough) during the early parenting years.Michelle brings her insight into what she sees as the main challenges in trying to stay steady in these very intense, exhausting parenting years. Michelle Varcoe is a mother who is just coming up for air from the early parenting years. She is a seasoned mental health clinician, one of the specialist Parent counsellors at the Parent Hope Clini...

    42 min

  8. 7 MAY

    Season 2 Ep 3: Marriage and Parenting - It Takes More Than Love

    In today's episode, Jenny will discuss Marriage and Parenting with a seasoned family therapist, author, Father and Husband, Arum Nadigel. With a special emphasis on Dads, they will explore what it takes to keep a marriage intact through the stresses and strains of the parenting years? They discuss big questions Like: What are the main stressors that parenting puts on a marriage? Are there particular stressors in today's stress-laden climate (dual income stress – living away ...

    40 min
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Clarity & hope for parents in these anxious times with Dr Jenny Brown. This podcast features examples from the frontlines of parenting, plus discussions with parents and helpers considering how best to be a positive resource for their child’s wellbeing. It draws from research and Bowen family systems theory revealing that families do best when the parent focuses on managing themself and clarifying parenting principles rather than changing the child.

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  • Creator
    Jenny Brown
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Parent Hope Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Parent Hope Podcast

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