The Compassionate Parenting Workbook
Using compassion to help tailor parenting to every unique child
$38.60
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
26 August 2025
Summary
Parenting is hard. We live in a world that is rife with criticism and, unfortunately, this has a vast impact upon our wellbeing, with self-criticism leading to anxiety, guilt, sadness, shame and hopelessness. This naturally makes parenting feel even harder.
On the other hand, applying self-compassion can make you more emotionally resilient, have lower stress levels and healthier relationships. Being more compassionate gives you a greater sense of perceived personal control within your…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472149749 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1472149742 |
| Author: | Dr. Jennifer Swanston, Dr. Katherine Hodson |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Robinson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 26 August 2025 |
| Weight: | 531g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 202mm x 254mm |
| Series: | Compassion Focused Therapy |
Critics Review
A thoughtful, well-conceived resource that bridges psychological theory and the pragmatics of family life and parenting. For parents seeking to lead with kindness, curiosity, and emotional resilience, this book is a must-have. It is a step-by-step toolkit for cultivating more connected, compassionate relationships between parents and their children – Dr Jane Gilmour * The Psychologist *
Dr. Jennifer Swanston
Dr. Jen Swanston is a clinical psychologist specializing in working with young people with a variety of difficulties. Since qualifying over 12 years ago, Jen has worked both within the NHS and in private practice. She specializes in supporting young people on the autism spectrum (diagnosis and intervention) and also young people with a variety of mental health difficulties. She also provides parenting support, using a variety of evidence-based approaches. Jen is also highly trained in many therapeutic models including CFT, CBT, ACT, and DBT.
Dr. Katherine Hodson qualified as a child & adolescent clinical psychologist in 2005. She has undertaken general and advanced training in compassion focused therapy, and regularly utilizes this therapeutic model in her clinical practice, alongside CBT, ACT, systemic approaches, and NVR. She was additionally trained in the MTFC programme in Oregan, USA. She has a special interest in working with the mental health needs of children and teenagers, plus working with those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Together, they are the co-authors of: Brighter Futures: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Happy, Confident Children in the Primary School Years.
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