Digging Deeper – Coping Skills for Parents & Managing Stress in the Family

“The last thing is scripture and prayer. It's a practice, more than a technique. It's a demonstration of being obedient to stay connected to God.” - Rhonda Stoppe. Three women of Christ on a mission, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, Rhonda Stoppe, and Lee Ann Mancini, have joined together to share empowering Godly advice, information, and encouragement for everyone who is raising the next generation of warriors for Christ. Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield is a national speaker, author, podcaster, and a licensed professional counselor of 27 years. Rhonda Stoppe is a best-selling author, speaker, and podcaster who has helped countless women build “no regrets lives”! During this episode of Digging Deeper, all three ladies share insightful advice and practical tips on managing stress, maintaining composure, and navigating the aftermath of lashing out in anger. From understanding the impact of emotions on both parents and kids to embracing grace and seeking forgiveness, they offer valuable guidance for parents seeking to create a peaceful and loving environment for their families. Key Takeaways: Impact of parental stress on children's behavior. Understanding the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses in stress. Effects of parental lack of regulation on children and practical ways for parents to regulate themselves and their children. Importance of deep breathing and bilateral stimulation tapping. Incorporating prayer and scripture to cope with stress. Lessons from the behavior of Christ in stressful situations. Importance of mindful awareness to understand anxiety triggers and being able to identify and address personal triggers and fears. The danger of allowing stress to manifest as anger. Understanding and addressing personal idols affecting stress responses. Modeling healthy stress responses to teach children productive coping skills. Intentional alignment with Christ's perspective. Making amends without making excuses for outbursts. Seeking forgiveness from children and setting an example of humility. "Make amends, don't make excuses. So, the best question you can ask is, 'Tell me how I hurt you when I responded that way.'" - Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield. Resources: Rhonda Stoppe’s books & Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield’s books. RCK social media: Facebook Join our Facebook community group! Instagram Pinterest Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and share this episode with a friend! You can find a list of all our episodes here.