#29 Trauma Doesn’t Have to Define Your Parenting with Kristen Keuleman

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In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrap, Sam Straub and Dr. Melissa Wellner engage with Kristen Keuleman, a licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma therapy, particularly EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). They explore the nature of trauma, its impact on parenting, and how EMDR can help individuals process traumatic memories. Kristen shares her journey into counseling, the mechanisms of EMDR, and its effectiveness in treating both adults and children. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding trauma beyond just significant life events and highlights the therapeutic process of EMDR in fostering healing and resilience.

About Kristen

Kristen Keuleman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor working in private practice in Annapolis.  Kristen has experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, adjustment to life transitions, parenting issues and other family-related concerns. Kristen approaches working with clients from a Strengths-Based perspective, fostering client’s natural ability to heal themselves. In this effort, she integrates a variety of evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral therapy & Acceptance and Commitment therapy. Kristen is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients process and heal from trauma in order to thrive.  As a midlife career changer and lifelong learner, Kristen believes it’s never too late to grow and transform.  

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