Parenting Kids with Trauma

Does your child have huge outbursts over the smallest things? You might be surprised to learn that he may have executive functioning deficits. In this episode you will learn what inhibition control is and how it may show up in your child with trauma if he is deficient in this area. You also learn some ways to help your child manage himself to help prevent him getting to that point and what to do if he reaches it.

In today’s episode, you will become aware of what a trauma trigger is and identify some specific to your own child. You will also gain tools and ideas on how to avoid and handle your child’s triggers, as well as a couple ways to support your child once she is in a trauma meltdown. Triggers are prevalent for kids who’ve been through trauma, so being aware of what that even means and identifying some of your child’s will be a game changer for you and your family!

In today’s episode, we unpack what trauma actually is. You may realize you’ve had some incorrect assumptions. You will also raise your awareness around your beliefs and learn how to let go of your negative and untrue beliefs about yourself and your children. This will free you up to alter your mindset and have productive and even transformative communication with and about your children and trauma.

I share a structure for you to create a safety plan should your child be violent in the home. Everyone with a violent child needs a plan. Learn here some areas to consider and how to implement your plan with your family.