Taming the Inner Critic
Join Us for an Afternoon with Donna Jackson Nakazawa
At PNW Parent Education, we are dedicated to helping families find clarity in the midst of life's most challenging parenting moments. This March, we are incredibly honored to welcome award-winning science journalist and author Donna Jackson Nakazawa for a conversation that promises to change the way you understand your own mind and your family's well-being.
From Spirals to Strength
While Donna is widely known for her landmark work in Childhood Disrupted, her upcoming book, Mind Drama: The Science of Rumination and How to Outwit Your Inner Defeatist, tackles a challenge many of us face daily: the "thought spiral."
We’ve all been there—replaying a difficult conversation in our heads, questioning our parenting choices at 2:00 AM, or getting stuck in a loop of self-criticism. As highlighted in recent lessons on Donna’s work, these patterns are often "signal fires from our past." They aren't just annoying habits; they are biological responses that, when left unchecked, can determine our long-term well-being.
Why This Matters for Parents
The "Mind Drama" we experience as adults doesn't just affect us—it shapes the emotional climate of our homes. By learning to "outwit our inner defeatist," we aren't just finding personal peace; we are modeling emotional resilience for our children.
Donna’s research offers a roadmap to:
Crack your personal rumination code: Learn to name the images and sensations that trigger your downward spirals.
Use "Ballistic Interruptions": Discover words with emotional power that can help you exit negative thoughts and rewire your mind.
Transform brooding into creativity: Turn that mental energy into something empowering and productive.
Join Us on March 19
We invite you to join us for this free community event to hear directly from Donna about the intersection of neuroscience and emotion. Whether you are looking to quiet your own self-critical thinking or want to help your children navigate their own "mind drama," this evening will provide actionable tools and profound relief.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, March 19 at 12 - 1:30 pm PT (1-1:30 QA)
Topic: Kids on the Brink: Raising Emotionally Healthy Youth (featuring insights from Mind Drama)
Cost: Free (Registration required)
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Let’s move past the "inner drama" and toward a place of resilience and lasting transformation. We look forward to seeing you there!