Working parent guilt
Topic ID
F15
Duration
1 hour
Audience
Employees
Topic Description
Often, working parents feel guilty as they try to reach a balance of career objectives as well as spending time with their children. This training will focus on the challenges faced by individuals who are trying to succeed in these important roles but they can also be conflicting, leading to feelings of guilt. The talk will delve into the complexities of these emotions and how they can impact mental health. Additionally, the talk will provide conceptual and practical tips for dealing with the guilt experienced of being a working parent in everyday life.
Learning Outcomes
- What is working parent guilt?
- Where do these feelings stem from?
- (Roles, responsibilities, internalised expectations of “good enough”)
- The impact of guilt on mental health
- Strategies to address the guilt
- The link in parenting and work responsibilities
- Reminder of Lyra support
Disclaimers
Standard duration for most topics is 1 hour. Listen-and-learn sessions can be hosted online or in-person by client organisations. Topics may be adapted upon enquiry.