Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
Losing It - Understanding What Makes Us Snap (With Elisabeth Corey)
Jul 2, 2019
Trauma recovery expert Elisabeth Corey joins Janet to discuss the impact of childhood trauma on parenting. They explore breaking negative cycles, self-awareness, and separating childhood experiences from our children's behaviors. Elisabeth's expertise provides valuable insights for parents struggling to become more respectful in their approach.
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- Parents with traumatic childhoods often project their own experiences onto their children, triggering intense emotional responses.
- Reconnecting with oneself through emotional journaling and building an inner conversation can foster healing, self-compassion, and model emotional growth for children.
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Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Parenting
Trauma survivor and life coach Elizabeth Corey discusses the challenges faced by parents with traumatic childhood experiences. She emphasizes that trauma is not always linked to extreme events but can also stem from an inability to process certain experiences as a child. Corey highlights how trauma can lead to hyper-vigilance and fear, making it difficult for parents to handle their children's emotions effectively. She encourages parents to reconnect with themselves through emotional journaling and build an inner conversation to understand their triggers and underlying emotions. This process helps develop self-compassion and allows parents to model emotional expression and growth for their children.
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