Psychological Flexibility for Parents: Raising Emotionally Resilient Families with ACT with Brooke Susanne Barrett

About this episode

This episode discusses how psychological flexibility can help parents raise emotionally resilient families using acceptance and commitment therapy.

Parenting isn't just about guiding your children — it's about learning to guide your own mind. When the house is loud, emotions are running high, and you're stretched thin, the difference between snapping and staying grounded often comes down to one skill: psychological flexibility. In this episode, board-certified behavior analyst and author Brooke Susanne Barrett shares how acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) can help parents move through overwhelm with more awareness, compassion, and intention — and how those same skills, when shared with children through simple language and daily habits, can transform the emotional culture of an entire family. About the Guest: Brooke Susanne Barrett is a board-certified behavior analyst, former special education teacher, author, and homeschool mom based in Arvada, Colorado. She is the creator of the Oaklings Children's Book Series, which brings ACT principles to life for young readers through nature-based stories and shared family language. Her work is grounded in behavioral science and lived experience as a mother of two. Key Takeaways: Psychological flexibility isn't about staying calm — it's about staying present. Rather than pushing…

People in this episode

Host: Avik Chakraborty

Guest: Brooke Susanne Barrett

Topics covered

• psychological flexibility
• parenting
• emotional resilience
• acceptance and commitment therapy
• family dynamics

Keywords

• psychological flexibility
• parenting
• ACT
• emotional resilience
• behavior analysis
• family culture
• mindfulness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oaklings Children's Book Series

Places: Arvada, Colorado

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