Dr. Peter Levine, founder of Somatic Experiencing and author of numerous bestselling books including, "Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma," and "Trauma Through a Child's Eyes." This podcast disucsses the following topics:

-How and why less significant stressors such as certain medical procedures or accidents can lead to symptoms of trauma
-Caring for your own fear/activation in order to avoid it being projected onto your child
-Signs of trauma a parent or caregiver may miss.
-Why we need to stop saying, "kids are resilient."
-Healthy Aggression
-Dr. Levine's perspective on the root of the youth mental health crises
-Cultivating wordless experiences that help a child know "in their body" that they are loved.
-The most important thing adults can do to "co-regulate" with a child who has had a trauma.

For more info on Dr. Levine's work, visit: www.somaticexperiencing.com.
To view "Somatic Experiencing - Ray's Story," visit: • Somatic Experiencing® -- Ray's Story

In this episode, Suzy and Catherine have an engaging and edifying discussion with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk whose seminal book, The Body Keeps the Score has provided invaluable perspective on the subject of trauma. Among topics discussed in this episode:

• Benefits of EMDR
• Shame
• Risks of "Mindfulness"
• Medication
• Finding the Right Help for Your Child
• Psychedelics
• Screen Time/Social Media
• What is Meant by "Getting Stuck in Trauma"
• The Difference Between Trauma & Anxiety

And more...

Trauma Informed Parent was launched over twelve years ago by Suzy DeYoung to offer parents and caregivers of children who have experienced trauma information and resources on the nature of trauma, how and when it can manifest, and how they can best help the children in their care. This information was largely unavailable in 2004 when Suzy's son suffered a very traumatic accident.

The newest Trauma Informed Parent team member, Catherine Galda, LCSW, has extensive experience - both personally and professionally - caring for both children and adults who have endured a traumatic experience.

In this episode - the launch of the Trauma Informed Parent podcast - Suzy and Catherine share their personal and professional experiences and what led them here. They also share what to expect from this podcast as well as upcoming guests which include Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score and other prominent voices both in the field and who have cared for children with trauma.