Elliott and Smith bring a fresh and unique awareness to the realm of parenting. One that examines how parents fall into old patterns, despite the fact that they strive to parent at an optimum level. Families are not admonished for their loving and good intentions in this book, they are simply redirected to a new level of understanding themselves. Our entire essence is founded on our perceptions and abilities. In the world of psychology, this phenomenon is known as a schema.
Schemas become the driving force that influence our personalities, choices, and our actions.
At times, they can impair our ability to move forward, leaving us bewildered and frustrated. Elliott and Smith offer us attainable techniques to expand our abilities, and create schemas that allow us to become more confident in our parenting skills. Come prepared, you will have the opportunity to ask questions. Laura L. Smith, Ph. She obtained her Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology in 1997.