CLEANING UP YOUR MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf

How to help your child heal after trauma

07.06.2023 - By Dr. Caroline LeafPlay

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Jessica, a concerned parent, about childhood trauma. This is part of a series I am doing on questions you submitted for my new book on children’s mental health.

This was Jessica’s question:  

“What happens to a child’s brain after they have survived Domestic Violence? How long does it take to reword their brain? Do they then have to fight wanting to use violence as an adult? Is it hereditary? My children and I are survivors of domestic violence and have been safe and free for 13 years. That being said, I’m wondering how long it takes for children (Now 15, 20, 24 and 26) to heal their brain?”

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 

2:04 Jessica’s story 

3:18 How our experiences affect us mentally & physically  

4:00 Why it is so important to manage our minds 

4:30 Childhood trauma through the generations 

10:20 Mind management is a lifelong journey 

11:00 What self-regulation & healing looks like in the mind, brain & body 

29:00 Therapy & trauma 

32:00 Healing takes time! 

36:30 How to use the Neurocycle to manage trauma

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*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

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