Parent Coaches Unleashed
Parent Coaches Unleashed is a podcast that dives deep into the unspoken realities of parenting. Hosted by life coaches Carrie Wiesenfeld and Jessica Anger, this show is an unfiltered, no-holds-barred exploration of the joys, challenges, and everything in between that comes with raising children.
Whether you're a new parent feeling overwhelmed, a teacher seeking insights, or a grandparent navigating your role, this podcast offers a community where your experiences are acknowledged and discussed. We tackle the topics that others shy away from, from the daily struggles to the profound moments that shape our parenting journeys.
Where no topics are taboo or off limits. Join us as we let loose and discuss the real, raw feelings about parenting.
Parent Coaches Unleashed
Understanding Trauma: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Send us an email @ info@parentcoachesunleashed.com
Kim Andron helps people navigate life transitions and loss. She works with individuals, families, and couples dealing with anxiety, trauma, illness, relationship issues, and other challenges. By fostering resilience and using varied strategies, she aims to enhance coping skills, understanding, and develop alternative approaches to negative patterns, promoting healing and hope.
This episode explores the true meaning of trauma, its manifestations in children and adults, and how parents can identify signs and find support. Using her extensive experience, Kim, a trauma-informed educator and therapist, discusses the significance of safety, curiosity, and resilience in overcoming adversity.
Whether your child is struggling after a specific event—like a school shooting—or you simply want to be equipped to support the emotional well-being of your family, this episode offers actionable resources, validation, and hope.
Takeaways
- Safety is foundational
- Shift from “What’s Wrong?” to “What Happened?”
- Parents need support too
Timestamps
00:00 Understanding Childhood Trauma in Education
04:48 Understanding Children's Experiences and Reactions
08:34 Understanding Trauma's Impact on Children
12:38 Parental Steps for Child Concerns
16:03 Assessing Safety and Emotional Well-being
17:38 Managing Loss and Future Planning
20:52 Coping with Shared Traumatic Experiences
25:58 Adaptive Behaviors: Helpful or Intrusive?
29:07 "Questions for Verifying Trauma Therapy"
31:56 Prioritizing Safety in Support Systems
33:45 Four-Step Breathing Technique
🔗 Connect with Kim Andron:
Email: kandronlcswr@gmail.com
Phone: 917-751-0197
🔗 Connect with Jessica Anger and Carrie Wiesenfeld:
Instagram | info@parentcoachesunleashed.com
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