A Child's Mental Health Shapes Generations

As Mental Health Awareness Month ends, we talk with Tanya Camunas about how families can break generational cycles; what makes healing from trauma possible; how communities can preserve families and support their children's mental health; and why families of every socioeconomic status struggle.More than an executive director far removed from her field, Tanya herself is in therapy to heal from childhood trauma. Adopted at two after neglect and abuse from parents with untreated mental illnesses, she is a living example to the families she serves.Learn more about A Child's Haven and its work at achildshaven.org. Resources mentioned include:Ashley Adams: Surviving a Spouse’s Substance Abuse episodeDr. Nika White: Diversity & Inclusion episodeCatherine Schumacher: Public Education Partners episodeThe ACES questionnaireRight Now, I Am Fine: Tanya’s favorite children’s book for stress, anxiety and struggles Institute for Child SuccessChildren’s Trust of South CarolinaACH's Recommended Resources for FamiliesSupport the work of But Not All At Once with a $3 subscription to Patreon, where you'll find extra episodes and videos. (Psst: Meredith Jaggard’s kicking-MS-in-the-teeth hour of inspiration and updates goes live there this week!)As always, you can reach Anne at [email protected], find the podcast via @butnotallatonce across social platforms, and learn more at butnotallatonce.com. Thanks for being here, y'all! I'd love to hear from you at @ButNotAllAtOnce on social media or via ButNotAllAtOnce.com.