Is My Child A Monster? A Parenting Therapy Podcast
Kids & Family:Parenting
Today’s is a special episode focusing on sibling dynamics. We take a break from our typical therapy sessions to talk to Leslie’s 34-year-old twins, Dale and Carrie. Together they share in an open and honest conversation the challenges of being themselves and being in relationship with each other. Dale had intense emotions and challenging behaviors as a kid, and doesn’t understand how Carrie didn’t hate her, or at the very least resent her. Carrie was easy going and flexible, and she grew up wondering if there was something wrong with her. In this dialogue we look at how complex sibling relationships can be. What happens when one sibling has higher needs than the other? How do parents balance the needs of each child when helping one can actually hurt the other? Hear what Dale and Carrie reveal about the evolution of their relationship not just as siblings, but as twins, from childhood to adulthood.
About our guests:
Dale Rubury is excited to be back on Is My Child A Monster? as she was a producer and special guest in Season 1. After graduating from college with a degree in Zoology, Dale moved to warmer climates to pursue a career with animals. She worked at the largest primate sanctuary in North America for 7 years before moving on to a different career path. For the past few years, she has been in the world of construction where she was building yurts and working for Habitat for Humanity. Dale is currently enrolled in a graduate program to become a Physical Therapy Assistant. Dale is proud to say that she has a healthy relationship with her anxiety.
Carrie's passion for exploring humanity, in all its messiness and wonder, has driven her career. Her career has led her across the globe, working in Latin America and Africa, and across various industries, from public relations and restaurants to leadership development and healthcare. Carrie continued to follow her curiosity about how people change and grow into graduate school to earn her MSW. Carrie is currently working as a clinical social worker in a community practice in upstate New York. She lives with her husband and dog, Lou. Outside of work, she is likely cooking with friends or adventuring in some wilderness.
Resources:
Leslie’s Handout on The Need to Feel Significant
Leslei’s Handout on The Need to Feel a Sense of Belonging
Is My Child a Monster? S1 Ep 14 The Apology Episode with Special Guest Dale Rubury
Leslie’s video of the Orchestra Metaphor which teaches us to respect people for who they are
Leslie-ism: All children need to feel like unique individuals and also need to feel like they belong.
Timestamps:
Leigh & Pierre Part 2 of 3: When Your Kid Likes to be in Control
Leigh & Pierre Part 1 of 3: When your Kid Doesn’t Want to Talk
Molly & Alastair Part 4 of 4: When Everyone in the Family has a little bit of Anxiety
Molly & Alastair Part 3 of 4: When your Co-Parent Steps in to Help
Molly & Alastair Part 2 of 4: When you’re in a Power Struggle with your Kids
Molly & Alastair Part 1 of 4: When your Kids Need Different Kinds of Support
Special Guest Jamilah Lemieux: Deciding to Take your Kid to Therapy
Salimah Part 4 of 4: When Parenting Feels Relentless
Salimah Part 3 of 4: When Your Happy Kid is Mean to You
Salimah Part 2 of 4: When Your Teen Shrugs Their Shoulders
Salimah Part 1 of 4: When Your Kid Destroys Their Room
Special Guest Dr. Liz Angoff: Explaining a Diagnosis to Parents and Children
Emilee & David Part 3 of 3: When Your Kid Metaphorically Throws Up On You
Emilee & David Part 2 of 3: When You Have Different Parenting Styles and How to Do Less
Emilee & David Part 1 of 3: When Your Kid Says "I Don’t know"
Trailer for Season 2
Focus On Understanding Your Kid’s Big Reactions With Guest Dale Rubury
Managing Holiday Stress with Michael Ian Black and Martha Hagen-Black
What It’s Like To Be A Guest On Is My Child A Monster?
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