Parenting and the Fear of Failure: How to Help Kids Build Resilience Instead of Perfectionism
By Yana Shenker, LCSW-RFounder, Resilient Mind Psychotherapy Every parent wants their child to succeed — to try hard, achieve goals, and feel proud of themselves. Yet, sometimes that healthy encouragement turns into pressure, and pressure turns into fear. Many children today grow up believing that mistakes define them, that failure means “not good enough,” and […]
The Hidden Faces of Self-Sabotage: Why We Get in Our Own Way
By Yana Shenker, LCSW-RFounder, Resilient Mind Psychotherapy Have you ever found yourself procrastinating on a goal you deeply care about, talking yourself out of opportunities, or repeating the same unhelpful patterns despite your best intentions? You’re not alone. Many people struggle with self-sabotage the unconscious behaviors and thoughts that block progress, happiness, or connection. At […]
