Parental Burnout Recovery Course

A guided journey to help you recover your energy, reconnect with your teen, and rediscover yourself.

with Kari Read, LCSW

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You’re not imagining it — parenting feels harder than ever.

You're doing everything you can, giving your all to your family, and still
 you're exhausted.
You’re feeling overwhelmed, irritable, disconnected from your teen, and maybe even from yourself.

What you’re experiencing isn’t just stress — it could be parental burnout. And the good news?
There’s a way through it.

This self-paced course gives you the clarity, tools, and support to reset and recharge.

In just 6 powerful lessons, you’ll learn how to recognize the symptoms of burnout, uncover the hidden stressors keeping you stuck, and begin rebuilding your energy through sustainable, practical strategies — all while deepening connection with your teen.

🔍 What You’ll Learn — Course Breakdown

💡 Lesson 1: Understanding Parental Burnout

What It Is and Why It Matters
We begin by getting honest about what burnout really looks like, and why it’s so often ignored. You’ll learn how to recognize the emotional, physical, and mental toll — and how burnout affects both you and your teen. This is your starting point to take back your energy with clarity and compassion.

đŸ”„ Lesson 2: Personal Triggers & The Barriers to Self-Care

Discover how specific situations—like financial stress, sleep deprivation, or outside expectations—quietly escalate your burnout. You’ll identify your own triggers and learn what might be blocking your self-care (like guilt or time). With guided reflection, you’ll finally name what’s draining you — and what needs to shift.

🛑 Lesson 3: Boundaries & Support Systems

How to Protect Your Energy
Learn to say no with confidence, ask for help without shame, and communicate your needs clearly. You’ll also map out your personal support network in three layers, so you know exactly who you can turn to — and when. Burnout doesn’t have to be something you carry alone.

🧘 Lesson 4: Practical Stress Management for Burned-Out Parents

We’ll explore effective, real-life strategies like deep breathing, time blocking, gratitude journaling, and sensory activation — plus techniques for self-compassion and nervous system regulation. You’ll leave with a short list of personalized techniques that actually work for you.

đŸ—ș Lesson 5: Your Personal Action Plan for Burnout Recovery

You’ll build a clear, realistic roadmap — your burnout recovery plan. We’ll walk through setting daily or weekly goals, tracking progress, and creating self-care practices that feel sustainable (not overwhelming). Start small, stay consistent, and move forward at your pace.

🌿 Lesson 6: Final Reflection — Moving Forward with Confidence and Care
  • Pause and reflect on how far you’ve come. You now have the tools and insight to navigate tough days and create space for more laughter, ease, and connection. With your plan in place, you'll carry this work forward with intention — and a deeper sense of calm.
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❀ This course is for you if

✅ You’re parenting a teen and feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or emotionally checked out
✅ You want tools that are real, practical, and doable in your day-to-day life
✅ You’re ready to take care of yourself — without guilt or perfection
✅ You want to show up better for your teen and for yourself

💬 What Parents Are Saying

“This course was the first time I felt seen in my parenting journey. Kari’s approach helped me make small, doable changes that brought real peace back into my home.”
— Jenna, mom of 2 teens

“I thought burnout was just my new normal. This course helped me feel hopeful again — and actually make time for myself without guilt.”
— Marcus, dad of a 14-year-old

Meet Your Coach, Kari Read, LCSW

Licensed Therapist, Parenting Coach, and Mental Health Expert 

 

✔ 23+ years as a social worker

✔ Over 20 years working with teens and families

✔ Certified trainer in multiple parenting tools curricula

✔ Private practice owner & expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, Internal Family Systems & more

✔ Parent to 3 children

I’ve worked with countless families who felt stuck, exhausted, and out of options—until they found a new way to connect with their teen. I want to help YOU do the same.

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