Episode 31: Disasters And Healing

In this week's episode we talk about how to navigate disasters and traumas. With the bushfires currently happening in Australia, we discuss managing our emotional states as well as how to assist our children when tragedy and fear are present. [2.15] Our own personal experiences of living with bushfires [6:05] The benefits of stress hormones [10.00] Gratitude for healing [12.20] Seeing the contrast of what we don’t want [13.30] Using the balance of attention to express feelings [19.00] Disassociation and surviving trauma [23.00] Supporting children to process fear and traumatic events [26.10] Using play to process feelings and events [33.45] Unfavourable behaviour is a sign of accumulated feelings [35.00] Taking care of our nervous system as an adult [37.40] Repression mechanisms as a way to cope [40.30] Supporting children to take action [43.45] Being discerning in what we discuss with children This week’s invitation: 1.  Connecting with your Inner loving crew to support you through this time. 2. Be curious about your children and if they need extra support and moving into kindness for yourself. Resources: Beyond Blue for emotional support - beyondblue.org.au/getsupport Tears and Tantrums Book - Aletha Solter Peter Levine and Gina Ross - http://www.ginaross.com/images/emotional_first_aid_brief_guide.pdf?   As always, you can head over to the Aware Parenting Podcast Facebook group and join in the discussion, or you’ll find us on Instagram @theawareparentingpodcast  You can find Marion at marionrose.net and Lael at laelstone.com.au And if you haven’t already, make sure you subscribe to the podcast so we can pop into your podcast feed. 
 Sending you much love, compassion and grace in your parenting journey. x Lael and Marion