Rose LaPiere

In this conversation, Rose LaPiere, a co-teacher of Being With and parent, shares her insights on the complexities of medical trauma in children. She explains how trauma is subjective, affecting children differently during medical interventions like NICU stays or dental visits. Rose highlights the importance of parents understanding their child's reactions and emotions. She offers strategies for preparing kids for medical experiences, emphasizes storytelling and play as healing tools, and underlines the significance of co-regulation to support emotional connections.

Rose LaPiere, LPC, RPT-S, and ACS, a play therapist and co-leader in the immersive training program 'Being With,' dives into the profound world of grief. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and playfulness in processing difficult emotions, particularly for children. The discussion covers how grief manifests across generations and the need for open communication in families. Rose also highlights the critical role of self-compassion for both parents and therapists while navigating the complexities of loss and joy together.