You can break the cycle of trauma with the power of reparenting!

In this episode of Trauma Rockstars, host Tracy interviews Amy, a licensed clinical social worker and trauma-informed coach. They discuss the impact of generational trauma, the importance of empathy in therapy, and the science behind trauma's effects on the brain.

Amy shares her insights on reparenting oneself to better parent children, the healing journey, and the significance of self-compassion. The conversation also covers Amy's Rooted Parent Method and her new Cycle Breaker program, which aims to help parents break unhealthy emotional patterns and foster resilience in their families. The episode concludes with a discussion of Amy's books and resources for those seeking healing and support.

Takeaways
- Amy is a licensed clinical social worker and trauma-informed coach.
Generational trauma can impact children even if they haven't experienced trauma themselves.
- Parents often unintentionally pass on their trauma to their children.
- Empathy plays a crucial role in effective therapy.
- Understanding the brain's response to trauma is essential for healing.
- Reparenting oneself is necessary to parent effectively.
- Self-compassion is vital in the healing journey.
- The Rooted Parent Method helps parents understand their children's needs.
- The Cycle Breaker program offers a structured approach to breaking unhealthy patterns.
- Amy's books provide valuable insights and exercises for personal growth.

trauma, parenting, generational trauma, mental health, emotional intelligence, healing, self-compassion, therapy, cycle breaking, motherhood