Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled Triggered Again: Understanding Our Reactions to Kids' Behaviors (With Elisabeth Corey)
Sep 17, 2024
In this discussion, trauma survivor Elisabeth Corey shares her journey of healing from severe childhood trauma while navigating the challenges of parenting twins. She highlights how unresolved past hurts manifest in our reactions to our children's behaviors, urging parents to explore these triggers with curiosity and self-compassion. Elisabeth emphasizes the importance of genuine engagement rather than scripted responses, encouraging emotional processing to foster deeper connections and understanding within the family. Through personal insights, she illustrates the transformative power of acknowledging emotions in parenting.
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Parenting Anxiety
- Elisabeth Corey felt intense fear and anxiety about basic parenting tasks, like feeding and changing diapers.
- This was different from her calmness during crises, revealing a deeper emotional struggle.
Writing for Healing
- Elisabeth Corey used writing as a tool to process her emotions and uncover repressed memories.
- Writing for short periods, even in the bathroom, helped her begin her healing journey.
Triggers and Trauma
- Parents' emotional responses, especially anger, can indicate unresolved trauma triggered by children's behavior.
- Recognizing these triggers as opportunities for self-reflection is crucial for healing.