Calm Starts With Us: Co-Regulation, Parenting, and the Nervous System with Katherine Kraft

In this powerful and grounding conversation, I sit down with Katherine, a pediatric occupational therapist with over 15 years of experience walking alongside children and families navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, sensory processing challenges, and behavioral difficulties.Katherine brings a deeply holistic and faith-rooted lens to mental health. In addition to her clinical background, she is a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach, Biology of Trauma Professional, and functional medicine health coach. Her work is guided by a foundational truth: all behavior is an attempt to regulate the nervous system—and lasting healing comes from addressing root causes rather than simply managing symptoms.Together, we explore:​Why behavior is communication, not defiance​How the nervous system shapes emotional regulation and resilience​The role of trauma and physiology in children’s mental health​Why parents’ nervous system regulation is essential for true co-regulation​Simple, practical tools caregivers can use to bring calm and safety into the homeOne of the most meaningful parts of this conversation is Katherine’s emphasis on parents doing their own regulation work first—because children can only co-regulate when their caregivers feel grounded, safe, and present.This episode is full of compassion, wisdom, and practical insight for parents, clinicians, educators, and anyone supporting children through a trauma-informed, Christ-centered lens.🔗 Learn more about Katherine and her work:https://www.kmkcoaching.net/🔗 Host website:https://www.movedbygracecounseling.com🔗 Community + resources:https://www.theselahspace.orgIf this episode encouraged you, please consider sharing it with a parent or caregiver who may need hope and support today 🤍