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RESOURCESTheraplay: Healing Through Play With Your Children With Dafna Lender
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify & other platforms Ever wonder if your trauma means you're destined to parent imperfectly? In today's episode, Theraplay expert Dafna Lender shares how all parents mess up - and that's actually okay! As a clinical...
Multicultural Parenting: Lessons from Around the World with Marina Lopes
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify & other platforms What if the way we parent is shaped more by culture than we realize? Multicultural parenting offers a fresh perspective on how families around the world build community and raise children. In today's...
How Emotional Regulation Helps You Build Stronger Connections with Your Kids with Dajana Yoakley
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify & other platforms What role does emotional regulation play in post-traumatic parenting, and how can it shape the way we connect with our kids? In today's episode, I sit down with Dajana Yoakley, a peaceful and playful...
Raising Strong-Willed Children with Humor & Compassion with Sonali Vongchusiri
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify & other platforms What does raising strong-willed children really look like when life throws unexpected challenges your way? In today's episode, I sit down with Sonali Vongchusiri, a passionate advocate for parenting with...
The Truth About Parental Burnout & How to Heal Through It with Sally Arnold
Are you feeling the weight of parental burnout and looking for relief? Parental burnout is a reality many of us face, but what if there were a way to navigate it with mindfulness and compassion? In today's episode, I sit down with Sally Arnold, a renowned mindfulness...
EMDR Therapy for Post-Traumatic Parents with Dr. Deborah Korn
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify & other platforms Have you ever wondered how EMDR therapy can change the way we process trauma? Join me in today's episode as I sit down with Dr. Deborah Korn, a leading expert in EMDR, to explore the profound impact this...
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.
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