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The #1 Way to Heal Childhood Trauma That Actually Works (Expert Secrets)
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What if the most powerful therapy for a traumatized child isn’t talking… it’s PLAY?In this episode, two leading child therapists (Kalila Robinson, PhD & Sarah Gerstenzang, LCSW) reveal the science-backed, play-based strategies they use with foster, adopted, and developmentally traumatized kids that actually rewire the brain for safety, trust, and resilience.You’ll discover:
- The hidden difference between “big T” trauma and everyday upsets (most parents get this wrong)
- Why some kids throw the ball too hard, sabotage games, or can’t attach — and the simple fix
- The exact play techniques that calm a dysregulated nervous system in minutes
- How to turn everyday moments (baking, fishing, even unloading the dishwasher) into deep healing
- The #1 mistake adoptive/foster parents make that keeps kids stuck (and how to avoid it)
- Why “over-protecting” your child can accidentally make trauma worse
If you’re a parent, guardian, caregiver, teacher, or coach who wants to help kids feel safe and confident again — this episode will give you tools you can use TODAY.Purchase the Book on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/Self-Regulation-W...Connect with Kal:Dr. Kahlila Robinson: https://www.kahlilarobinsonphd.comSarah Gerstenzang: https://www.sarahgerstenzang.comNew York State Adoptive & Foster Family Coalition: https://affcny.org/SIf this helped you, hit the LIKE button and share it with one parent who needs to hear it today ❤️#childhoodtrauma #TraumaHealing #AdoptiveParenting #FosterCare #PlayTherapy #ParentingTips #EmotionalRegulation
92 episodes
Manage episode 523632058 series 3285782
What if the most powerful therapy for a traumatized child isn’t talking… it’s PLAY?In this episode, two leading child therapists (Kalila Robinson, PhD & Sarah Gerstenzang, LCSW) reveal the science-backed, play-based strategies they use with foster, adopted, and developmentally traumatized kids that actually rewire the brain for safety, trust, and resilience.You’ll discover:
- The hidden difference between “big T” trauma and everyday upsets (most parents get this wrong)
- Why some kids throw the ball too hard, sabotage games, or can’t attach — and the simple fix
- The exact play techniques that calm a dysregulated nervous system in minutes
- How to turn everyday moments (baking, fishing, even unloading the dishwasher) into deep healing
- The #1 mistake adoptive/foster parents make that keeps kids stuck (and how to avoid it)
- Why “over-protecting” your child can accidentally make trauma worse
If you’re a parent, guardian, caregiver, teacher, or coach who wants to help kids feel safe and confident again — this episode will give you tools you can use TODAY.Purchase the Book on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/Self-Regulation-W...Connect with Kal:Dr. Kahlila Robinson: https://www.kahlilarobinsonphd.comSarah Gerstenzang: https://www.sarahgerstenzang.comNew York State Adoptive & Foster Family Coalition: https://affcny.org/SIf this helped you, hit the LIKE button and share it with one parent who needs to hear it today ❤️#childhoodtrauma #TraumaHealing #AdoptiveParenting #FosterCare #PlayTherapy #ParentingTips #EmotionalRegulation
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