Parental Burnout Recovery Course
A guided journey to help you recover your energy, reconnect with your teen, and rediscover yourself.
with Kari Read, LCSW
SIGN UP FOR THE COURSEYouâre not imagining it â parenting feels harder than ever.
You're doing everything you can, giving your all to your family, and still⊠you're exhausted.
Youâre feeling overwhelmed, irritable, disconnected from your teen, and maybe even from yourself.
What youâre experiencing isnât just stress â it could be parental burnout. And the good news?
Thereâs a way through it.
This self-paced course gives you the clarity, tools, and support to reset and recharge.
In just 6 powerful lessons, youâll learn how to recognize the symptoms of burnout, uncover the hidden stressors keeping you stuck, and begin rebuilding your energy through sustainable, practical strategies â all while deepening connection with your teen.
đ What Youâll Learn â Course Breakdown
đĄ 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 itâs so often ignored. Youâll learn how to recognize the emotional, physical, and mental toll â and how burnout affects both you and your teen. This is your starting point to take back your energy with clarity and compassion.
đ„ Lesson 2: Personal Triggers & The Barriers to Self-Care
Discover how specific situationsâlike financial stress, sleep deprivation, or outside expectationsâquietly escalate your burnout. Youâll identify your own triggers and learn what might be blocking your self-care (like guilt or time). With guided reflection, youâll finally name whatâs draining you â and what needs to shift.
đ 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. Youâll also map out your personal support network in three layers, so you know exactly who you can turn to â and when. Burnout doesnât have to be something you carry alone.
đ§ Lesson 4: Practical Stress Management for Burned-Out Parents
Weâll explore effective, real-life strategies like deep breathing, time blocking, gratitude journaling, and sensory activation â plus techniques for self-compassion and nervous system regulation. Youâll leave with a short list of personalized techniques that actually work for you.
đșïž Lesson 5: Your Personal Action Plan for Burnout Recovery
Youâll build a clear, realistic roadmap â your burnout recovery plan. Weâll 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.
đż Lesson 6: Final Reflection â Moving Forward with Confidence and Care
- Pause and reflect on how far youâve 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 â and a deeper sense of calm.
â€ïž This course is for you if
â
Youâre parenting a teen and feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or emotionally checked out
â
You want tools that are real, practical, and doable in your day-to-day life
â
Youâre ready to take care of yourself â without guilt or perfection
â
You want to show up better for your teen and for yourself
đŹ What Parents Are Saying
âThis course was the first time I felt seen in my parenting journey. Kariâs approach helped me make small, doable changes that brought real peace back into my home.â
â Jenna, mom of 2 teens
âI thought burnout was just my new normal. This course helped me feel hopeful again â and actually make time for myself without guilt.â
â Marcus, dad of a 14-year-old
Meet Your Coach, Kari Read, LCSW
Licensed Therapist, Parenting Coach, and Mental Health ExpertÂ
â 23+ years as a social worker
â Over 20 years working with teens and families
â Certified trainer in multiple parenting tools curricula
â Private practice owner & expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, Internal Family Systems & more
â Parent to 3 children
Iâve worked with countless families who felt stuck, exhausted, and out of optionsâuntil they found a new way to connect with their teen. I want to help YOU do the same.