4 Proven Strategies To Combat the Effects of Childhood Trauma with Els O'Rourke
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity06/04/24 • 32 min
What has your grandchild been through that you simply can’t understand?
From poverty and community violence to family mental health issues, adverse experiences in a child's early years can have lasting effects on their development. Yet, too often, these challenges go unrecognized or misunderstood.
In this powerful episode, pediatric physical therapist Els O'Rourke joins us to shed light on how trauma manifests in children and provide effective, holistic strategies for grandparent caregivers.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:
- How early childhood traumas like poverty, racism, and family mental illness can impact a child's brain development, emotional regulation, and behaviors
- Practical strategies grandparents can use like "first, next" prompts, visual aids, and emphasizing sleep/exercise to reduce dysregulation
- The profound importance of nurturing resilience from infancy and how grandparent caregivers can provide the consistent, attached care kids need
Thank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insights, and invaluable advice from the heart of a community that knows the beauty and challenges of raising grandchildren. Your presence and engagement mean the world to us and to grandparents everywhere stepping up in ways they never imagined.
Remember, you're not alone on this journey. For more resources, support, and stories, visit our website and follow us on our social media channels. If today's episode moved you, consider sharing it with someone who might find comfort and connection in our shared experiences.
We look forward to bringing more stories and expert advice your way next week. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.
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06/04/24 • 32 min
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity - 4 Proven Strategies To Combat the Effects of Childhood Trauma with Els O'Rourke
Transcript
Did you know that experiences like poverty, racism, discrimination, community violence, or living with a family member with mental health or substance abuse disorders can be traumatic? These traumas can manifest in various ways affecting task completion, project sequencing, bedwetting, mood changes, and learning difficulties. Join child development expert Elsa Roark and me in episode eight, four strategies to combat the effects of childhood trauma.
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