Trauma in the Body, in the Mind, and in Our Lives with Meghann Crane-Russ | Part 2 of 3
02/28/24 • 54 min
As a parent raising a child with special needs, we experience unusual amounts of chronic trauma. Trauma therapist Meghann Crane-Russ, LCSW, PMH-C, is back this week, guiding us through the science and mechanisms behind our primal response to trauma. Strap in as we explore the complex terrain of the human brain, and prepare to gain a deeper understanding of your own responses in the face of fear.
We will learn the difference between feelings and thoughts and why we explode into fight or flight or withdraw into freeze or collapse. Learning how our 'downstairs' and 'upstairs' brains interact when faced with said trauma will help us to understand ourselves more deeply, while giving us the hope that we can live a more present and connected life.
This episode is packed full of science, with plenty of everyday examples to us understand. For us visual learners, Meghann has provided resources to use while listening to help pull all of the concepts together.
>>>Click here to Download the Resources mentioned in the episode!<<<
Connect with our Guest, Meghann Crane-Russ:
Noticing Growth, website
Instagram
Give yourself the gift of COZY:
https://cozyearth.com/
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Connect with Kara, host of The Special Needs Mom Podcast:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespecialneedsmompodcast/
Website: https://www.kararyska.com/
Join the Community:
Pathway to Peace Coaching Community is currently open for enrollment. Instantly get access to authentic community and weekly coaching! Give yourself the gift of growing alongside moms who deeply understand you and will be with you in your joys and sorrows. --------> Learn More HERE
As a parent raising a child with special needs, we experience unusual amounts of chronic trauma. Trauma therapist Meghann Crane-Russ, LCSW, PMH-C, is back this week, guiding us through the science and mechanisms behind our primal response to trauma. Strap in as we explore the complex terrain of the human brain, and prepare to gain a deeper understanding of your own responses in the face of fear.
We will learn the difference between feelings and thoughts and why we explode into fight or flight or withdraw into freeze or collapse. Learning how our 'downstairs' and 'upstairs' brains interact when faced with said trauma will help us to understand ourselves more deeply, while giving us the hope that we can live a more present and connected life.
This episode is packed full of science, with plenty of everyday examples to us understand. For us visual learners, Meghann has provided resources to use while listening to help pull all of the concepts together.
>>>Click here to Download the Resources mentioned in the episode!<<<
Connect with our Guest, Meghann Crane-Russ:
Noticing Growth, website
Instagram
Give yourself the gift of COZY:
https://cozyearth.com/
Up to 40% off promo code: SNMPODCAST
Connect with Kara, host of The Special Needs Mom Podcast:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespecialneedsmompodcast/
Website: https://www.kararyska.com/
Join the Community:
Pathway to Peace Coaching Community is currently open for enrollment. Instantly get access to authentic community and weekly coaching! Give yourself the gift of growing alongside moms who deeply understand you and will be with you in your joys and sorrows. --------> Learn More HERE
Previous Episode
Understanding Trauma as a Gateway to Healing with Meghann Crane-Russ | Part 1 of 3
Discover the hidden & evident impacts of trauma, and the pathways to healing with Meghann Crane-Russ. Meghann is a therapist who specializes in supporting parents navigating medical complexity, medical trauma, traumatic loss and grief. Prior to private practice, she was an inpatient medical social worker in pediatric intensive care and neonatal intensive care and also did some work in PEDS palliative care.
We unravel together the complexities of "big T" and "little t" trauma and the grief that countless families face. Meghann's profound understanding of the brain and body's response to trauma not only sheds light on the subject but also plants seeds of hope for anyone navigating the road to recovery. Together we explore a message of resilience, affirming that through compassion, understanding and insight, healing from trauma is not just a possibility but a journey well within our reach.
>>>Click here to download trauma resources<<<
Resources from this episode:
Bessel van de Kolk M.D.
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Paul Conti
Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic: How Trauma Works and How We Can Heal From It
Connect with our Guest, Meghann Crane-Russ:
Noticing Growth, website
Instagram
Give yourself the gift of COZY:
https://cozyearth.com/
Up to 40% off promo code: SNMPODCAST
Connect with Kara, host of The Special Needs Mom Podcast:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespecialneedsmompodcast/
Website: https://www.kararyska.com/
Join the Community:
Pathway to Peace Coaching Community is currently open for enrollment. Instantly get access to authentic community and weekly coaching! Give yourself the gift of growing alongside moms who deeply understand you and will be with you in your joys and sorrows. --------> Learn More HERE
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Trauma Recovery Resources for the Special Needs Mom with Meghann Crane-Russ | Part 3 of 3
In this episode, we wrap up our series dedicated to trauma and how to cope with life's uncertainty. Learn how to harness the power of sensory grounding, strategic breath work, and even the right expression of anger to guide your nervous system back to a state of calm and presence. Each strategy we discuss is a step towards emotional well-being, designed to reinforce your sense of safety when the pressure rises. We share personal stories and practical advice that will leave you equipped to handle life's storms with self-compassion and confidence. We conclude by emphasizing community as a fundamental need and another pathway to healing your trauma.
>>>Click here to download the resources mentioned in this episode<<<
Connect with our Guest, Meghann Crane-Russ:
Noticing Growth, website
Instagram
Give yourself the gift of COZY:
https://cozyearth.com/
Up to 40% off promo code: SNMPODCAST
Connect with Kara, host of The Special Needs Mom Podcast:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespecialneedsmompodcast/
Website: https://www.kararyska.com/
Join the Community:
Pathway to Peace Coaching Community is currently open for enrollment. Instantly get access to authentic community and weekly coaching! Give yourself the gift of growing alongside moms who deeply understand you and will be with you in your joys and sorrows. --------> Learn More HERE
The Special Needs Mom Podcast - Trauma in the Body, in the Mind, and in Our Lives with Meghann Crane-Russ | Part 2 of 3
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Hi , I'm Kara , life coach , wife and mom to four incredible and unique children . It wasn't all that long ago that my son received a diagnosis that had my world come crashing down . I lacked the ability to see past the circumstances , which felt impossible , and the dreams I once had for my life and family felt destroyed .
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