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April 21, 2017


Title: Helping Kids Handle Shame and Guilt
Topic: Parenting
Discussed by MT Wilson
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

How do you react when your child is embarrassed or has shame and guilt?

New guest MT Wilson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Focus on the Family. He is also the author of several books: “Preventing Ministry Failure: A ShepherdCare Guide for Pastors, Ministers and Other Caregivers” and “Unburdened: The Christian Leader's Path to Sexual Integrity”, which can be found on Amazon.

Listen as MT Wilson offers some advice for all parents and grandparents on this sensitive issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

MT Wilson describes the real-life, true-story scenario behind the topic of conversation today. The father’s response to his daughter’s dilemma was classic and hilarious.

How can parents, grandparents, and even older siblings help ease the shame or embarrassment of a younger child? MT Wilson has some great suggestions!

What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?

Should we show compassion for them? What should we do after we offer compassion?

Should we respond differently when a child feels shame or guilt rather than embarrassment?



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