It was a pleasure to be interviewed by Virginia Pelley about fathers’ toxic shame for Fatherly.com. Her writing represents many hours of interviewing psychologists and counselors who sit with parents every day in the intimate work of helping with family leadership and child formation. She puts their wisdom in a well written, interesting article. In this way, her approach is entirely consistent with Family Psychology of South Bend outreach values.
Parent Guilt Is Natural. Parent Shame Is Toxic
Understanding the difference — and cutting yourself some slack — is crucial to being there for yourself and your family.