Transforming Childhood Trauma with Sarah Naish

In this insightful episode of the Able to Care Podcast, we welcome the renowned Sarah Naish—author, speaker, and advocate for therapeutic parenting. Sarah draws from her experience as the mother of five adopted children and her extensive work in fostering and adoption support. She discusses the transformative power of trauma-informed practices and offers practical strategies for caregivers and professionals navigating the complexities of parenting children with trauma histories. Whether you're a parent, carer, teacher, or social worker, this episode is packed with wisdom and actionable insights.

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📚 Resources Mentioned:

1. National Association of Therapeutic Parents
2. Sarah Naish’s books:
   • The A to Z of Therapeutic Parenting
   • The Complete Guide to Therapeutic Parenting
3. Tips Magazine
4. Therapeutic Parenting in a Nutshell
5. Free online resources and videos on trauma-informed parenting: Sarah Naish’s YouTube Channel

🔑 Key Messages:

1. The Foundations of Therapeutic Parenting: Therapeutic parenting shifts the focus from reacting to behaviours to understanding their root causes and responding with compassion and structure.

2. Essential Maintenance for Carers: Reframe self-care as "essential maintenance" to ensure caregivers have the resilience to support children effectively.

3. Trauma-Informed Practices in Education: Schools and professionals must adopt trauma-informed approaches, ensuring consistency, predictability, and empathy in their interactions with children.

⏱️ Timestamps (Chapters):

• 00:00 – 03:00: Introduction
• 03:01 – 07:00: Sarah Naish’s journey into therapeutic parenting
• 07:01 – 14:00: Understanding trauma-informed parenting principles
• 14:01 – 22:00: Addressing challenges like sleep issues and controlling behaviours
• 22:01 – 30:00: Importance of self-care for carers and professionals
• 30:01 – 38:00: Practical strategies for building trust and resilience in children
• 38:01 – 45:00: Trauma-informed education and cultural change in schools
• 45:01 – 54:00: Supporting foster and kinship carers through systemic barriers
• 54:01 – End: Final thoughts and Sarah’s key message: “Don’t beat yourself up—every day is a new opportunity.”

🎧 Why Listen to This Episode?

This episode provides a compassionate and practical guide to navigating the challenges of parenting and caring for children with trauma histories. With Sarah Naish’s expert advice, you'll learn how to:

• Implement therapeutic parenting strategies.
• Build resilience and trust in children.
• Create trauma-informed environments at home, school, and beyond.

If you’re ready to rethink traditional parenting models and embrace a trauma-informed mindset, this episode is for you.

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