June 2, 2021

Without a good understanding of and proper attention to their own needs, parents are ill-equipped to help their kids and less able to meet their needs for security, direction and emotional support.

In this session you will learn:

• What parents’ needs have to be met to parent effectively
• How can your self-care deficits affect your kids
• Some of the strategies to improve your self-care
• Setting a plan for self-care. 

Jessica Knudsen took over the role of CEO and President in February 2019. She was selected by Clarity CGC’s board of directors after a nationwide search. She comes to Clarity CGC from Holly Hill Hospital, one of North Carolina’s leading psychiatric and addiction treatment facilities for children and adults, where she acted in a dual role as the chief operating officer and director of risk management and performance improvement.

Knudsen received her masters of science in social work from University of Texas at Austin and her BS in psychology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to joining the Holly Hill team, she held roles in therapy and directorial positions at other behavioral health facilities.