Post-Traumatic Parenting Profiles: The Entangled Parent
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, & other platforms Welcome to another episode of Post-Traumatic Parenting! I’m thrilled to share today’s episode with you as I’m experimenting with a new format for solo...Post-Traumatic Parenting After Mass Violence: Survivors Path Share Their Wisdom
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, & other platforms Columbine. Las Vegas Rt. 91. Sandy Hook. Robb Elementary School. These shootings (and sadly, so many more) are seared into our public consciousness. I can still remember where I was...How to Stop the Trauma App from Hijacking Your Brain
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, & other platforms The metaphor I like to use the most for trauma is it’s like a mobile app running in the background. It drains your battery and keeps giving itself permissions unless you...
Psychology Today Articles
- Yes, Mother's Day Can Trigger You: Here's How to Reclaim ItMother’s Day can be a trigger for post-traumatic parents. Here’s how to reclaim it by honoring yourself, your inner child, your love for your kids, and your cycle-breaking.
- What the #CookieChallenge Is Doing to Post-Traumatic ParentsThe viral #CookieChallenge may seem harmless, but for trauma survivors, it can awaken old fears and future-trip their parenting. Here’s what to watch out for.
- Maybe You're Not a Gentle Parent—Maybe It's a Trauma ResponseMany parents think they’re practicing gentle parenting, but they’re actually avoiding conflict. Is it a parenting choice—or a trauma response? Here's how to tell.
- The 5-Letter Word Every Parent Needs to UseThe magic word only works if you keep your word. If not, it's a lie.