Listen "Healing After Trauma, A Family's Story of Recovery, Resilience and Advocacy with Rosalie Mastaler"
Episode Synopsis
When Rosalie’s son was four years old, he was attacked by the family dog which resulted in a below knee leg amputation. This changed her son and the families life and now Rosalie is on a mission to advocate and educate. Whether it's in person, at events across the country or social media, she consistently connects with other families and amputees.On this episode she is sharing her son Hunter’s journey and what their family has been through over the years since the incident happened. We talk about the meaning of resilience, how to help your child cope through trauma, going through a traumatic event as a parent and finding the positive and joy amidst huge life challenges.Highlights from the episode include:Helping a child cope with a traumatic eventNavigating emotions surrounding a traumatic experience as a parentHer son’s experience getting his prosthetic and helping him adjust and cope through the processA discussion around resilience and how we think about the meaningThe need for parents to expose our kids more to people who may look different or act different or have disabilities to foster more understanding and inclusionTo learn more about the Mastaler family and connect with Rosalie:Rosalie Mastaler Website IG: @mastalerpartyof5 -Facebook: @MeetHunter211Email: [email protected] always, we would love to connect with you to continue the conversation on Instagram @sweetestandtoughestjob or on Facebook The Sweetest and Toughest JobI would love to hear any comments, feedback or ideas on episodes and topics you'd like to hear - please reach out at any time!Visit our website www.sweetestandtoughestjob.com for additional episodes, resources, guest contact info and blog posts.Thank you for listening!
More episodes of the podcast The Sweetest (and Toughest) Job
Hitting the Pause Button and Why That's Okay
20/05/2021
Birth Story Listening with Wannessa Badger
01/04/2021
Toddler Sleep Tips with Ellanee Wilson
18/03/2021