Parenting Through Overwhelm and High Sensitivity - with Natalie Brunswick of The Motherhood Map

Are you an overwhelmed parent? Or do you have a child with big emotions? 1 in 5 people are highly sensitive, meaning you might be more easily overwhelmed or triggered, or experience emotions more intensely than for other people. If you're a highly sensitive person or you think your child might be, then join special guest Natalie Brunswick, who is a mum, occupational therapist and a psychotherapist, who helps parents who are highly sensitive themselves or who have highly sensitive children. We're diving into what it means to be highly sensitive, how we can deal with overwhelm as a parent, what might be going on for both a child and us when their behaviour is challenging, how we might begin to respond differently, and most importantly, this conversation is full of so much reassurance for you as a parent. You don't want to miss it. For the episode show notes, please go to QuietConnections.co.uk/podcastABOUT OUR GUESTNatalie Brunswick, occupational therapist and psychotherapist Natalie is the highly sensitive mamma behind the Motherhood Map, a modern maternal mental health, wellness & parenting resource here to help you feel more empowered, connected, supported & inspired on your motherhood journey. Natalie Brunswick is an occupational therapist and psychotherapist who provides treatment to individuals experiencing a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety/stress, trauma, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She approaches her work in a holistic and eclectic manner, one that incorporates curiosity, creativity and collaborative evidence-based practice, to foster meaningful and lasting change for individuals of all ages.Natalie completed her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto and her Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at York University. She has additional clinical training and experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MCBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and vocational counselling. Natalie is registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and is a current member of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists.With thanks to Quiet Community Member, Rose Burch, for providing the voiceover on the Intro and Outro, and to The National Lottery Community Fund for supporting our work. Support the show