Parenting Shrink Wrapped
Parenting Shrink Wrapped is your all-access pass to the wild and wonderful journey of raising kids! Hosted by Dr. Melissa Wellner, a double board-certified psychiatrist and child and adolescent psychiatrist, and Samantha Straub, a licensed therapist, educator, and parenting coach, this dynamic duo brings a perfect mix of professional expertise and mom humor. With five kids between them—and thousands more they’ve supported in their professional roles—they’re here to share practical strategies and real-life stories that will help you navigate everything from tantrums to teen drama. Whether you're handling sleepless nights or the chaos of carpool, you'll find relatable advice and a good laugh along the way. Strap in, because parenting is a ride, and we're here to make it a little smoother!
Parenting Shrink Wrapped
Believing, Supporting, Protecting: Helping Kids Heal from Trauma with Courtney Glickman
In this powerful episode, Sam and Melissa talk with Dr. Courtney Glickman, founder of The Collective Healing Center in Annapolis, MD, about how parents can recognize, respond to, and support children who have experienced sexual trauma—or any deeply distressing event.
Dr. Glickman explains how trauma shows up differently in kids, why disclosure can be so difficult, and how parents can help their children heal through connection, consistency, and compassion. She also breaks down “top-down” vs. “bottom-up” approaches to therapy, the importance of co-regulation, and why healing is not linear but ongoing.
Dr. Courtney Glickman is a trauma-informed therapist and founder of The Collective Healing Center in Annapolis, MD, specializing in play, expressive arts, and nature-based therapies for children, teens, and adults.
Resources Mentioned
- The Collective Healing Center: collectivehealingcenter.com
- Child Trauma Stress Network: nctsn.org
- RAINN: (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network)
- Center for Nature-Informed Therapy: natureinformedtherapy.com
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center
- The Child Help Hotline
Get expert support, fresh strategies, and a judgment-free parent community—so you can stop feeling stuck and start parenting your teen with more clarity, confidence, and connection.
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