WCP 2025

Introduction Life is a constant interplay of polarities, joy and sorrow, growth and setbacks. The ability to embrace this duality and navigate every emotion with acceptance rather than resistance is crucial for personal resilience and growth. The 5Q parental education program, a 1.5-year comprehensive journey, focuses on helping parents understand the schemas rooted in their childhood, equipping them to befriend their emotions and foster healthier familial dynamics. This transformative program demonstrates how healing the inner child can strengthen resilience, self-worth, and adaptability in life, particularly for parents striving to create nurturing environments for their children.

Methodology/Approach Participation in this program required a professional certification in parentology recognized by University Malaya, Malaysia's top university (QS World University Rankings 2025, global rank of 60). The program is also accredited by the Council of Creative Education (CCE) Finland, reflecting its innovative approach to creativity in parental education. Over 1.5 years, 100 participants (99 female, 1 male) engaged in workshops, group discussions and reflective exercises. The curriculum integrated psychological principles, focusing on childhood schemas, emotional regulation, and the acceptance of life's polarity. Participants were guided to embrace their emotions, fostering greater resilience and self-awareness in their parenting practices.

Results/Findings The findings reveal profound emotional and psychological transformations among participants. By understanding their childhood schemas, participants reported enhanced emotional acceptance, improved self-worth, and a greater capacity to adapt to life's challenges. Many participants highlighted their newfound ability to embrace emotions rather than resist them, creating stronger parent-child bonds and secure attachment patterns. Children of participants exhibited noticeable improvements in emotional resilience and behaviour, mirroring the emotional intelligence modelled by their parents.

Conclusion/Perspective The 5Q parental education program emphasizes that embracing polarity and befriending emotions is essential for resilience and growth. By addressing childhood schemas and fostering emotional acceptance, parents are empowered to navigate challenges with adaptability and clarity. Future research should explore the inclusion of male participants to evaluate gender specific impacts and broaden the program's applicability. Additionally, longitudinal studies and quantitative assessments would further validate its long-term benefits.