

Mindfulness for Special Needs Parenting
Virginal Satir, renowned family therapy said “Parenting is the most difficult job in the world”. Indeed, the demand and expectation on parents can be overwhelming. It is more so for parents of children with special needs. Having to support their child with special needs often lead to parents neglecting their own needs and well-being, easily resulting in parental burnout. Findings from research indicated that mindfulness program reduces parental stress, reduces children’s stre