A Step By Step Guide to Working With Your Traumatized Child

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity

06/04/24 • 25 min

When was the last time you were confused by your grandchild's reaction to a seemingly minor situation?
When children have experienced trauma, their brains and behaviors are impacted in profound ways, and they often react with tantrums or hyperactivity that can leave you feeling confused and frustrated.
In this episode, we'll provide a compassionate, step-by-step guide for working with your traumatized grandkid.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:

How to understand the neurological impacts of trauma and consistently nurture trust through your interactions
Effective ways to reduce chronic fear and stress through proper nutrition, predictable routines, and regulated environments
Calming techniques, providing choices, and other simple yet powerful strategies to make your grandchild's world feel safer

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06/04/24 • 25 min

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity - A Step By Step Guide to Working With Your Traumatized Child

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Have you ever been fixing dinner and your granddaughter or grandson comes to you asking for a snack and you say, not now, I'm fixing dinner, and your child runs away screaming, I hate you. You're so mean. You never let me have anything and you're left feeling disappointed and frustrated. Want a proven method of intervention that works for children that have experienced trauma? Well, stay tuned for a step by step guide to working with your traumatized child.

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