The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma} Ep. 95: When Parenting is Traumatic
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Sep 27, 2022 Parenting can be a traumatic experience, especially for those caring for children impacted by trauma. The podcast delves into the hidden struggles parents face and emphasizes the need for community support. It discusses signs of toxic stress and how these affect both parents and children. Listeners are encouraged to seek resources that help them feel seen and understood, fostering healing through shared experiences. The discussion illuminates the importance of recognizing and addressing the emotional toll of parenting in challenging circumstances.
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Parenting Can Be Traumatic
- Parenting children with vulnerable nervous systems and baffling behaviors can be traumatic.
- Openly discussing this trauma reduces shame and promotes healing.
Trauma and Felt Safety
- Trauma disrupts the capacity to feel safe, even when physically safe, according to Dr. Stephen Porges.
- This emphasizes the importance of "felt safety" over physical safety.
Toxic Stress in Parenting
- Dr. Bruce Perry defines toxic stress as extreme, unpredictable, and prolonged stress.
- Parenting vulnerable children often fits this definition, impacting parents' well-being.
