Parents instinctively push their kids to succeed. Yet well-meaning parents can put soul-crushing pressure on young people, leading to under-performance and serious mental health problems instead of social, emotional, and academic success. It’s time to rethink parental pressure. In their book, The Unlikely Art of Parental Pressure, Drs. Thurber and Weisinger break with convention by suggesting that the question to ask is not “How much pressure should I put on my child to succeed?” but rather, “How do I transform that pressure into a positive force?”
This presentation will teach caregivers how to reframe unhealthy parental pressure into a guiding force that will help any child navigate their life more effectively, and in the process, boost the quality of the parent-child relationship.
Dr. Christopher Thurber is a thought leader in positive youth development. He has dedicated his professional life to improving how caring adults teach and lead young people, and to enhancing the experience of adventurous young people who are spending time away from home. A graduate of Harvard University and UCLA, Dr. Thurber has served as a psychologist and instructor at Phillips Exeter Academy since 1999.
Hendrie Weisinger, Ph.D. is a world-renowned psychologist trained in clinical, counseling, school, and organizational psychology. He is the originator of Criticism Training, an expert in the application and development of Emotional Intelligence, and the creator of the emerging field of Pressure management. In addition to The Unlikely Art of Parental Pressure, Dr. Weisinger is the author of Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most, and The Power of Positive Criticism.
The link to join this webinar is https://glenbard.zoom.us/j/86407815050
