Roots & Resilience

Laura and Mandie answer listeners questions around their childrens behaviours and this time is it focused more on teens and tweens. Using their extensive knowledge and understanding on therapeutic parenting, they answers the questions based on their own lived experience and try and offer support to listeners with some strategies on how to move forwards. TakeawaysAdolescent Behavior and Rule-BreakingDealing with Lies and Hurtful Words Recognizing triggers in children and parentsDisengaging from negativity to regulate emotions

The conversation delves into the complex topic of triggers, exploring their impact on children's behavior, emotions, and physical symptoms. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing, interpreting, and monitoring triggers, as well as the need for reflective recording and understanding of triggers and emotional responses. The conversation delves into the complex topic of triggers and reactions in children, exploring the impact of birth family interactions, struggles with loyalty and identity, and the pressure on children to please everyone. It also highlights behavioral reactions to triggers, the need for nurturing and reassurance, and strategies for understanding and supporting children through their triggers. The role of curiosity, empathy, and self-compassion in recognizing emotional and physiological triggers is emphasized, along with the importance of seeking support and understanding.TakeawaysUnderstanding the complexity of triggers and their impact on children's behavior and emotions.The importance of reflective monitoring, recognizing patterns, and understanding the physical and emotional symptoms of triggers. Understanding the complexity of triggers and reactions in childrenThe importance of empathy, curiosity, and self-compassion in recognizing and addressing triggers

The conversation covers the challenges of therapeutic parenting during the Easter holidays, navigating birthdays, maintaining calm in challenging situations, and picking battles in parenting. It emphasizes the importance of planning, preparation, and understanding the need beneath the behavior when managing risky behaviors in children. The conversation delves into the impact of trauma on daily life, the importance of picking battles and natural consequences, dealing with other professionals in the network, and the challenges of after-school restraint collapse and transitioning home. It provides insights into understanding the child's history, managing transitions, and using low-demand activities and sensory snacks to help children decompress after school.TakeawaysMaintaining calm in challenging situations is essential for therapeutic parenting.Planning and preparation are key to managing risky behaviors and triggers in children.Understanding the need beneath the behavior is crucial for addressing risky behaviors in children. Understanding the child's history is crucialTransitioning from school to home is a significant challenge for childrenLow-demand activities and sensory snacks can help children decompress after school

Mandie and Laura discuss the intersection of neurodivergence and trauma, exploring the similarities, differences, and the impact on therapeutic parenting. They emphasize the importance of recognizing and embracing neurodiversity while considering its role in a child's identity. The conversation sheds light on the challenges and misconceptions surrounding neurodivergence and trauma, advocating for a holistic approach to understanding and supporting children with diverse needs. The conversation delves into the challenges of medication and diagnosis, the school's response to diagnosis, guidance for parents, educating and supporting parents, therapeutic parenting approach, system breakdown and understanding, intermingled trauma and neurodivergence, and engagement and Q&A session. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding and empathy in parenting, the impact of shame and trauma, and the need for therapeutic parenting strategies.TakeawaysRecognize the similarities and differences between neurodivergence and traumaEmbrace neurodiversity and consider its role in a child's identity Understanding the impact of shame and trauma on parentingImportance of therapeutic parenting strategies in supporting childrenDo you have any question or [email protected] - Roots and Resilience Podcast page

The Roots and Resilience podcast introduces therapeutic parenting from two unique perspectives, offering support and guidance to parents dealing with trauma in children. Laura and Mandie share their personal journeys, challenges, and transformations in therapeutic parenting, emphasizing the need for empathy, understanding, and a shift to trauma-informed parenting. The podcast aims to bring lightness and joy to parenting, while also addressing the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of the journey. It explores the impact of fostering on identity and confidence, the loneliness and loss of support, and the importance of rebuilding confidence and supporting others through shared experiences. The conversation delves into the challenges of parenting non-birth children and the impact it has on the entire family. It also emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health and well-being when parenting children with trauma. The hosts discuss their collaboration and the myth of independence for traumatized young people, highlighting the emotional and developmental delays that need to be considered.TakeawaysTherapeutic parenting from two different perspectivesSupport and guidance for parents dealing with trauma in children Parenting non-birth children is challenging and impacts the entire family.It's important to acknowledge and address mental health and well-being when parenting children with [email protected] - Roots and Resilience Podcast

In this episode, the Laura and Mandie discuss various aspects of behavior, including the impact of trauma on children's behavior, the role of shame, and the importance of building trust and connection with children. They share personal experiences and provide insights on how to respond to dysregulation, shame, and the challenges of therapeutic parenting. The conversation delves into the impact of shame on behavior, the distinction between shame and guilt, and strategies for supporting children living in constant hypervigilance. It also addresses handling lying and stealing without shaming the child, emphasizing the importance of consistency and understanding the child's history.TakeawaysBehavior as a form of communicationBuilding trust and connection with childrenUnderstanding and responding to shameThe impact of trauma on children's behavior Shame acts as a shield, pushing back therapeutic words and language, reinforcing dysregulation and behaviors.Recognizing shame in play allows for a different approach, emphasizing empathy and alternative reactions.Consistency and predictability are key in handling lying and stealing, and seeking support is crucial for navigating the complexities of the child's behavior.

The conversation delves into the importance of support networks and relationships in the context of fostering. It explores the concept of ecomaps as a visual representation of support networks and reflects on the challenges faced by foster parents and the need for professional support. The conversation delves into the importance of building and maintaining relationships, both professional and personal, in the context of caregiving and social work. It emphasizes the significance of genuine engagement, emotional connection, empathy, and understanding in supportive relationships. The discussion also highlights the challenges faced by social workers and caregivers, as well as the need for balance between professional responsibilities and personal support.TakeawaysEcomaps as a support networkChallenges of fostering and the need for professional support Importance of Building RelationshipsBalancing Professional Support and Personal RelationshipsPlease forward your questions to us and we will answer these on the next [email protected] - roots and resilience podcast

The podcast introduces the concept of therapeutic parenting and sets the tone for using analogies and humor to address trauma-related parenting challenges.TakeawaysTherapeutic parentingAnalogies and humorChapters00:00 Introduction to Therapeutic Parenting