On August 19, the Glenbard Parent Series hosted authors Dr. Chris Thurber and Dr. Hank Weisinger in a program titled "The Unlikely Art of Parental Pressure: A Positive Approach to Pushing Your Child to Be Their Best Self."
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Hendrie Wesinger (left)
and Chris Thuber
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Dr. Christopher Thurber is a thought leader in positive youth development. He has dedicated his professional life to improving how caring adults teach and lead young people, and to enhancing the experience of adventurous young people who are spending time away from home. A graduate of Harvard University and UCLA, Dr. Thurber has served as a psychologist and instructor at Phillips Exeter Academy since 1999.
Hendrie Weisinger, Ph.D. is a world-renowned psychologist trained in clinical, counseling, school, and organizational psychology. He is the originator of Criticism Training, an expert in the application and development of Emotional Intelligence, and the creator of the emerging field of Pressure management. In addition to The Unlikely Art of Parental Pressure, Dr. Weisinger is the author of Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most, and The Power of Positive Criticism.
Parent Ami Chambers shared this takeaway after the program:
“I appreciated the suggestions to reframe comments I make to my son because even if well-meaning, they may not be received how I had hoped. The reminder to focus on effort rather than outcome is always helpful. The psychologist suggested that parents should have reasonable and customized expectations specific to the child’s interests, abilities, and personality. To summarize, it’s ok to have high expectations as long as the focus of encouragement is on effort and personal best, rather than competition and perfection”.
A recording of the student directed question and answer session can be found here: https://youtu.be/ZRzXwUQ1xA0
A recording of the entire program can be found here: https://youtu.be/fM6rLASaPlE
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Dr. Thurber's website
HEREDr. Weisinger's website
HEREParental Pressures Twitter account
HEREPoadcast: The Many Faces of Parental Pressure: Psychologist POV, Jul 24, 2021
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