Faith-Rooted, Trauma-Informed Parenting

27/05/2025 52 min Episodio 19
Faith-Rooted, Trauma-Informed Parenting

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Painful experiences often leave lasting marks—shaping how we parent and connect with our children. Licensed Professional Counselor Heather Bixler and Licensed Master Social Worker Leah Musacchio share clinical insight and practical tools for recognizing unresolved trauma, managing triggers, and setting healthy expectations. We explore how trauma can be passed down through generations, and how healing begins with self-awareness, grace, and a heart open to growth. With faith as a foundation, this conversation offers encouragement, hope, and guidance for building a more compassionate, trauma-informed home.  Whether you're on a personal healing journey or supporting others, this episode is full of wisdom, hope, and guidance for creating a more mindful, trauma-informed home. ---------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS: 00:00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:00:43 Trauma 00:02:31 Unresolved Trauma's Impact on Parenting 00:05:45 Signs and Symptoms of Unresolved Trauma 00:09:15 Importance of Healing Unresolved Trauma in Parenting 00:11:06 Avoiding Intergenerational Trauma 00:16:46 Self-Care and Balance in Parenting 00:21:19 Managing Trauma Triggers and Relieving Discomfort 00:24:52 Scriptures for Healing from Trauma 00:28:47 Trauma-Informed Parenting 00:33:15 Realistic Expectations in Healing 00:39:33 Power of Parental Apology 00:48:22 Final Thoughts                                                                  ---------------------------------------------- Follow Ignite Parenting Instagram | @Ignite.Parenting Facebook | Ignite Parenting Website | www.igniteparenting.com