In this replay conversation, psychotherapist Cath Counihan and Monique delve into the complexities of parenting when one has experienced childhood trauma. They discuss the challenges of emotional regulation, the impact of trauma adaptations, and the importance of self-compassion in navigating parenthood. The conversation emphasizes the need for understanding one's own trauma history to better support children and highlights the messiness of parenting as a shared human experience.

Books Mentioned:

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle

https://amzn.to/4qGtrq1

Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors: Overcoming Internal Self-Alienation by Janina Fisher

https://amzn.to/4rRJkey

Transforming The Living Legacy of Trauma: A Workbook for Survivors and Therapists by Janina Fisher

https://amzn.to/3ZWmIxD

Cath's website & podcast : https://www.cathcounihan.com

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