Trauma Informed Parent

The Trauma Informed Parent Podcast With Dr. Peter Levine

Suzy DeYoung and Catherine Galda Season 1 Episode 3

Dr. Peter Levine, founder of Somatic Experiencing and author of numerous bestselling books including, "Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma," and "Trauma Through a Child's Eyes."  This podcast disucsses the following topics:

-How and why less significant stressors such as certain medical procedures or accidents can lead to symptoms of trauma
-Caring for your own fear/activation in order to avoid it being projected onto your child
-Signs of trauma a parent or caregiver may miss.
-Why we need to stop saying, "kids are resilient."
-Healthy Aggression
-Dr. Levine's perspective on the root of the youth mental health crises
-Cultivating wordless experiences that help a child know "in their body" that they are loved.
-The most important thing adults can do to "co-regulate" with a child who has had a trauma.

For more info on Dr. Levine's work, visit: www.somaticexperiencing.com.
To view "Somatic Experiencing - Ray's Story,"  visit:    • Somatic Experiencing® -- Ray's Story