Week 5 - Parenting Patterns and Schemas

Ruia, taitea, kia tū ko taikata ānake

Strip away the bark, and expose the heartwood

This week you will be exploring how to:

  1. Open up possibilities of responding rather than reacting in habitual ways - choice

  2. Recognise unhelpful patterns and schemas from own childhood and how they shape your perceptions and contribute to your stress

  3. Recognise the narratives or stories that you generate

  4. Interrupt ruminative thoughts with focus on emotions

Home Practice

Mindfulness Practice

Alternate - Sitting Practice / Movement Practices each day

Mindful Parenting Practice

Practice Mindful Moment 5 x /day

Fill in the parental stress calendar including identifying schemas.

  • Be aware of strong emotions during the week, which may signal your angry or vulnerable child mode being activated or your critical or demanding internalized parent mode.

  • Try to hold them as if they were your baby.

  • Can you bring gentleness, kindness, and acceptance to yourself in this moment?

📄 Parental Stress Calendar - schema mode recognition