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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 22 MIN

Episode 50: Trauma and Parenting - Breaking the Cycle with Jessica Sweeney, LPC

from Nimble Youth · host Matthew Butterman

Episode 50: Trauma and Parenting - Breaking the Cycle with Jessica Sweeney, LPCSummaryIn this episode, Jessica Sweeney, a trauma-informed therapist, explores the nuances of trauma, intergenerational patterns, and effective parenting strategies. She discusses how EMDR therapy can help parents and children heal and build stronger connections. Key TopicsTrauma as distress and its impact on nervous systemIntergenerational trauma and how it passes through familiesEMDR therapy and its role in healing traumaParenting from an attachment perspectiveThe importance of repair and connection in relationships Sound Bites"EMDR helps your body process what happened""Healing is about awareness, not perfection""You inherit, but you choose what to pass on"Chapters00:00 Understanding Trauma in Parenting06:03 The Power of EMDR Therapy11:51 Attachment-Based Parenting17:52 Navigating Emotional Regulation23:55 The Importance of Connection and Repair ResourcesSunglow Counseling - https://sunglowcounseling.comDr. Becky Kennedy - Good Inside - https://www.goodinside.com Guest LinksWebsite - https://sunglowcounseling.com

Episode 50: Trauma and Parenting - Breaking the Cycle with Jessica Sweeney, LPCSummaryIn this episode, Jessica Sweeney, a trauma-informed therapist, explores the nuances of trauma, intergenerational patterns, and effective parenting strategies. She discusses how EMDR therapy can help parents and children heal and build stronger connections. Key TopicsTrauma as distress and its impact on nervous systemIntergenerational trauma and how it passes through familiesEMDR therapy and its role in healing traumaParenting from an attachment perspectiveThe importance of repair and connection in relationships Sound Bites"EMDR helps your body process what happened""Healing is about awareness, not perfection""You inherit, but you choose what to pass on"Chapters00:00 Understanding Trauma in Parenting06:03 The Power of EMDR Therapy11:51 Attachment-Based Parenting17:52 Navigating Emotional Regulation23:55 The Importance of Connection and Repair ResourcesSunglow Counseling - https://sunglowcounseling.comDr. Becky Kennedy - Good Inside - https://www.goodinside.com Guest LinksWebsite - https://sunglowcounseling.com

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