Episode 22 - Breaking the Cycle of Trauma: Dr. Robin Koslowitz on Parenting, School Choice, and the AIM Model for Healing

Dr. Robin Koslowitz, a licensed clinical psychologist, discusses her book 'Post Traumatic Parenting' and the impact of trauma on parenting. She introduces the AIM model (Acceptance, Integration, and Meaning) to help parents break the cycle of trauma and create positive experiences. Dr. K emphasizes the importance of creating a parent mission statement to align actions with values. She also addresses the misconceptions about trauma and homeschooling, highlighting the need for mindful decision-making. Additionally, she discusses how teachers can identify children in need of extra attention due to trauma and the role of parents in supporting their children in traditional school settings. Traumatized children often hide their trauma and may appear fine on the surface. It is important for schools to understand and acknowledge both obvious and secret adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that children may be going through. Good communication between parents and schools is crucial in supporting children with trauma. Teachers can create a signaling system for immediate attention and provide a safe space for children to calm down and express their feelings. Social and emotional learning, teaching children the science of themselves, can help prevent and address trauma. School choice allows parents to find a school that aligns with their values and provides the necessary support for their child's trauma. Takeaways The AIM model (Acceptance, Integration, and Meaning) can help parents break the cycle of trauma and create positive experiences for their children. Creating a parent mission statement can help align actions with values and provide a guiding framework for parenting. Homeschooling should be a mindful choice informed by trauma or a child's unique needs, rather than a knee-jerk reaction. Teachers can identify children in need of extra attention due to trauma by observing behavioral and emotional signs. Parents play a crucial role in supporting their children in traditional school settings by communicating with teachers and advocating for their child's needs. Traumatized children often hide their trauma and may appear fine on the surface. Good communication between parents and schools is crucial in supporting children with trauma. Teachers can create a signaling system for immediate attention and provide a safe space for children to calm down and express their feelings. Social and emotional learning, teaching children the science of themselves, can help prevent and address trauma. School choice allows parents to find a school that aligns with their values and provides the necessary support for their child's trauma. Did you find this episode informative? Help us out! Leave a review Share it with your friends Give us a 5 Star rating on your podcatcher of choice Learn more about IQE and MySchoolOptions: https://www.i4qed.org