Unlocking the Power of Healthy Parenting

Dr. Aliza Pressman is a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in her field. She is the assistant clinical professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and specializes in behavioral health in pediatrics. She co-founded The Mount Sinai Parenting Center and hosts the popular podcast "Raising Good Humans”, where she speaks in depth on the journey of parenting and navigating family dynamics. Dr. Pressman received her PhD in developmental psychology from Columbia University and enjoys applying the lessons she has learned personally and professionally to the individuals with whom she has had the privilege to work. 

In today’s episode of the Conversations on Healing Podcast, host Shay Beider welcomes Dr. Pressman to discuss her clinical work in parenting. They kick off the conversation by introducing the “5 R’s of Parenting” which are principles to support good parenting. These are: Relationship, Reflection, Regulation, Rules, and Repair. Dr. Pressman emphasizes the importance of building a strong connection with our children and reflecting on our own childhood without projecting past pains onto current relationships. She discusses the spectrum of parenting styles, from authoritarian to permissive, and encourages parents to find a balance between sensitivity and boundary setting that works for them. The pair also discuss the concept of “rupture and repair” between a child and parent along with the false hope of perfecting parenting. Dr. Pressman shares her personal background that motivated her to go into clinical psychology.

Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing 

Show Notes:

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This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch is committed to ending isolation in illness and transforming trauma through togetherness. The mission is to provide connection, wellness and healing opportunities that change the lives of anyone touched by pain, suffering, or medical challenges. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. 

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