Counsellors Corner 

Reflective Practice for Parents

Reflective practice for parents involves pausing to reflect on your thoughts, feelings, & reactions during interactions with your children. This practice encourages parents to consider their child's perspective & emotional state before responding. It's a mindful & intentional approach that can lead to deeper connections & better understanding with their children. 

Parents can incorporate reflective practice into their daily lives by practicing self-awareness, empathy, & thoughtful responses to their children's behaviors & needs. This practice not only benefits parents but also fosters better emotional regulation skills & secure attachments in their children.

Reflective questions to ask yourself: (about the experience you want to reflect on)

• What did I learn?
• What do I need to learn more about?
• Why did I feel the way I did?
• What was easy?
• What went well?
• What was difficult?
• What went badly?
• How can I improve in the future?
• I wonder what would happen if?