Unmasking Childhood Trauma: Understanding and Healing part 1

Welcome to the "Who the Fuck is in the Mirror" podcast with your host, Angela Spooner. In this episode, Angela dives into chapter seven of "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk, focusing on attachment and attunement. This chapter explores the critical role of being understood and the profound impact of trauma on children's brain development and emotional regulation. Angela discusses the challenges traumatized children face in processing their experiences, highlighting how their perceptions differ starkly from those of non-traumatized children. Through compelling anecdotes and personal reflections, she sheds light on the complexities of diagnosing and treating trauma in children, emphasizing the importance of understanding and compassion. Join Angela as she unpacks the science behind trauma's effects on the brain, the misdiagnosis of ADHD, and the crucial need for advocacy and empathetic support for traumatized children. This episode is a call to action for parents, caregivers, and mental health professionals to listen, communicate, and help children—and themselves—heal and thrive. Stay tuned for more insightful discussions as Angela continues to explore these vital topics in upcoming episodes.