Beyond the Buzzwords: Why Trauma Knowledge Transforms Parenting with Melissa Pemberton
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Stepping into foster care or adoption without understanding trauma is like trying to navigate unfamiliar terrain without a map. That's why this conversation with Melissa Pemberton, a trauma-aware licensed therapist and parent coach with over 20 years of experience in child welfare, is absolutely essential listening for anyone caring for children from hard places.
Melissa shares her personal journey from being a teen mom with her own childhood trauma to becoming a powerful advocate for trauma-informed parenting approaches. She explains why traditional parenting methods often fail with children who have experienced early adversity—even those adopted at birth—and offers practical insights that transform how we understand challenging behaviors.
Whether you're already fostering or adopting, considering this path, or simply want to better support families in your community, this episode provides essential insights that will forever change how you view children's behaviors and your role in their healing journey. Download Melissa's free resource on regulating your nervous system and connect with her at mendingfamilieswa.com to continue learning these transformative approaches.
Melissa's Info:
www.instagram.com/mendingfamilieswa
FREEBIE for listeners - 6 Tips to Calm your Nervous System - https://mending-families.myflodesk.com/calm
OTHER RESOURCES Mentioned:
Get Nicole's Newsletter: https://nicoletbarlow.myflodesk.com/fosterparentwellnewsletter
Mending Families Podcast: https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast
Empowered to Connect Podcast: https://empowered-to-connect-podcast.castos.com/
The Connected Child: https://a.co/d/h6Ddu1v
The Connected Parent: https://a.co/d/bl2Gwy9
Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors: https://a.co/d/hDQXcDQ
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Trauma-Informed Parenting (00:00:00)
2. Melissa's Journey into Child Welfare (00:02:26)
3. Discovering Trauma-Informed Practices (00:06:05)
4. Faith Communities and Foster Care (00:11:20)
5. Supporting Parents Through Change (00:17:37)
6. Key Resources and Child-Led Play (00:23:10)
7. Mindset Shifts and Lasting Hope (00:35:16)
8. Closing Prayer and Resources (00:41:10)
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