From Surviving to Thriving: How the Neurosequential Model Informs Trauma-Responsive Parenting

Discover how our brain develops from the bottom up and how understanding this process can improve our relationships, especially with children who have experienced trauma. Michelle Maikoetter shares insights from her extensive experience working with at-risk populations and her involvement with Dr. Perry's neurosequential model in this thought-provoking episode.In this episode:Michelle Maikoetter’s background in psychology and her journey into trauma-informed careOverview of Dr. Perry’s neurosequential model: what it is and how it explains brain developmentThe importance of early childhood experiences (particularly zero to three years old)How relational experiences shape brain organization and influence behavior todayThe role of stress responses and how they become sensitized through early experiencesThe significance of pausing, co-regulation, and relational repair in managing dysregulationPractical strategies for parents and caregivers to stay regulated and foster safe environmentsThe importance of understanding behaviors through a trauma-informed lensThe impact of relational supports, community, and intentionality in healing and growthhttps://www.panhandleorphan.org/Sponsor:West Texas Wellness Center(806) 352-1500https://westtexaswc.com/What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing: (Book link)https://a.co/d/00cDXYeLhttps://www.neurosequential.com/ourteam