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Trauma Informed Parent

Trauma Informed Parent offers information, resources and perspective for parents and caregivers of young people who have experienced one or more traumatic events.

The podcast is hosted by Suzy DeYoung, MSEdu and Catherine Galda, LCSW

Both Suzy and Catherine have extensive experience working with and helping survivors of trauma and they also are the parents of children who survived very traumatic events.

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Trauma Informed Parent

Spirituality, Trauma and our "Collective Nervous System."

September 08, 2025 • Suzy DeYoung and Catherine Galda • Season 1 • Episode 4

Rabbi Dr. Arielle Hanien is a clinical psychologist recognized for her scholarship in both ancient and contemporary Jewish thought, the resolution of trauma, developmental psychology, education, neuroscience, somatic experiencing and AI technology. This episode includes discussion of:

- How spirituality can facilitate healing.
- What is meant by a "collective nervous system."
- When trauma causes us to move away from our faith.
- Somatic tools for kids who are overwhelmed