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First Things First: Parent Psychological Flexibility and Self-Compassion During COVID-19
Lisa W Coyne1, Evelyn R Gould1, Mikala Grimaldi2
1Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA.
Behavior Analysis in Practice
|May 8, 2020
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic increased parental stress. This article offers tools to enhance psychological flexibility and self-care, promoting positive parenting and family well-being.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Parenting Research
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic created significant stress and anxiety for parents globally.
- Psychological flexibility and self-care are crucial for parental mental health.
- Parental well-being impacts family dynamics and child development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide practitioners with evidence-based tools.
- To support psychological flexibility and self-care in caregivers.
- To promote positive parenting behaviors during and after the pandemic.
Main Methods:
- This article synthesizes existing research on psychological flexibility, self-care, and positive parenting.
- It identifies practical, evidence-based parenting strategies.
- Focuses on tools applicable in community and clinical settings.
Main Results:
- Enhanced psychological flexibility and self-care can improve parental coping mechanisms.
- These skills can foster supportive family environments.
- Evidence-based parenting strategies contribute to children's prosocial behavior.
Conclusions:
- Practitioners can utilize these tools to bolster parental resilience.
- Supporting caregivers' mental health is vital for family well-being.
- These strategies are beneficial for navigating pandemic-related challenges and beyond.
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