
Episode Description
Jenny reflects on parents’ questions about why they would need to be involved in addressing a child’s symptoms if it is from the child’s genetics or brain wiring. Even when genetics plays a part, the research points to the important influence of the child’s environment. Parents can impact the environment in many growth-enhancing ways – this is the basis of building parent hope.
The book mentioned is: Hudson, J. L., & Rapee, R. M. (Eds.). (2005). Psychopathology and the family. Elsevier Science. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2005-15038-000