A compassion-focused approach to parenting

This aim of this project is to examine factors that inhibit and facilitate compassionate motivation in parenting. Specific projects include:

• The fears parents can have of compassion
• How compassion can address the role of shame and self-criticism, which can influence parental practices
• The role of psychoeducation of the brain and how that can influences parenting practices
• Impact of specific compassion exercises to improve parental attributions and responsiveness