Discover how our brain develops from the bottom up and how understanding this process can improve our relationships, especially with children who have experienced trauma. Michelle Maikoetter shares insights from her extensive experience working with at-risk populations and her involvement with Dr. Perry's neurosequential model in this thought-provoking episode.

In this episode:

• Michelle Maikoetter’s background in psychology and her journey into trauma-informed care
• Overview of Dr. Perry’s neurosequential model: what it is and how it explains brain development
• The importance of early childhood experiences (particularly zero to three years old)
• How relational experiences shape brain organization and influence behavior today
• The role of stress responses and how they become sensitized through early experiences
• The significance of pausing, co-regulation, and relational repair in managing dysregulation
• Practical strategies for parents and caregivers to stay regulated and foster safe environments
• The importance of understanding behaviors through a trauma-informed lens
• The impact of relational supports, community, and intentionality in healing and growth

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Sponsor:

West Texas Wellness Center

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What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing: (Book link)https://a.co/d/00cDXYeL

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