Episode 1 - Do you know who we think we are? (Fixed Audio)
Roots & Resilience, A Therapeutic Parenting PodcastShow Notes
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.
Takeaways Therapeutic parenting from two different perspectives Support 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 trauma.
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