Trauma-Sensitive Parenting: Nurturing Safety, Resilience, and Healthy Bonds Within and Beyond the Home

Healing: Jennifer Alushan

By: Jennifer Alushan

Narrated by: Melli Achna

How well do you know your child? More importantly, how could you help them navigate through a traumatic series of events? Adults often don't know where to begin when soothing a child's fears after troublesome world events or from a crisis within the home.

If you're a parent, guardian, educator, coach, or advocate for a child, you have numerous opportunities to guide them in their development.

Your role plays a crucial part in a child's development, even if your advocacy and presence in a child's life feel small to you.

When a caregiver gains more insight into the importance of trauma sensitivity, they provide a child with the opportunity for resilience and success.

With approximately 70% of people experiencing traumatic events by adulthood, we need to become champions for children so they can find a healing route toward an improved future.

With a bachelor's and master's degree in education and over 30 years of experience, plus training in trauma sensitivity, author and mother of two, Jennifer Alushan, is ready to give parents and caregivers proven techniques to effectively understand and authentically interact with children so the healing process can begin.

Why trauma-informed and sensitive parenting matters.

How to recognize and understand various types of trauma.

Methods for enhancing a child's skills and self-expression.

Ideas to safely nurture a child who has experienced traumatic events.

Research on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) studies regarding the impact of trauma on children.

Tools to reframe challenging child behaviors.

Therapy techniques to help families with the healing process.

Helpful reminders for adults to take care of their needs in stressful times.

Ways to create the best emotional bonding experience and become a trauma-sensitive individual.

Plus, you'll receive a helpful "check-in" section at the end of each chapter.

Get the motivation you need to help a child recover and develop in the healthiest ways possible.

©2023 Jennifer Alushan (P)2023 Jennifer Alushan

This book is super important for parents

This book offers a compassionate guide on how to nurture and support children through difficult times. As someone who is preparing to be a parent for the future, I found this book very insightful and eye-opening. It provides in formation on the different types of trauma—allowing us to develop strong bonds with our children, making for a safe home environment.

Really helpful

The expertise this author holds is obvious in reading her material. She provides a very comprehensive approach to understanding and supporting children who have experienced traumatic events. She uses her personal experience as a mother of two to add a relatable perspective, while allowing her research based approach ensure the advice provided is effective and evidence based. The book covers a wide range of topics, including understanding trauma, building resilience, creating a healing environment, and self-care for caregivers. By implementing the strategies outlined in this book, parents and caregivers can play a vital role in helping children heal and develop in the healthiest ways possible, I found it very helpful.

Helping your kids

Wow, an amazing guide to helping your kids with trauma. Trauma can be so much, it doesn't just have to be something big. Bullying, or not feeling like their enough, can be a result of trauma. Being able to help kids move thru those tough things will make them so much healthier and that much more ready to face the world.

Needed in a world of so much hurt

Children are suffering more trauma these days then ever before, and so I think it is SO important to be sensitive to that. Kids are vulnerable, and so being able to help them thru traumas and listen to and heal them thru love and understanding will help them in leaps and bounds, and this book shows you how.

Create safe, supportive, and healing environments

Trauma-Sensitive Parenting is a powerful and insightful guide that offers practical tools and compassionate strategies for parents and caregivers to help children overcome trauma and build resilience. The author combines her extensive experience and expertise in trauma sensitivity to create a well-researched, supportive resource that any caregiver can use to foster healing and emotional growth in children. This compassionate approach not only teaches trauma-informed strategies but also encourages caregivers to focus on their own well-being, making this an essential guide for nurturing healthy, resilient bonds with children.

Practical and Heartfelt Guidance

Jennifer Alushan's audiobook, How Well Do You Know Your Child?, is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in a child's life—parents, teachers, coaches, or advocates. With over 30 years of experience in education and specialized training in trauma sensitivity, Alushan masterfully bridges research and real-world strategies in a compassionate and accessible way.

The audiobook delivers actionable insights, breaking down complex topics like trauma sensitivity, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and behavior reframing into digestible and empowering techniques. Whether you're a seasoned educator or a new parent, you'll walk away with fresh perspectives and tools to foster resilience and healing in children who have faced challenges.

What makes this audiobook stand out is its balance of empathy and practicality. Alushan not only helps listeners recognize signs of trauma but also equips them with methods to nurture emotional bonds and improve communication with children. The end-of-chapter "check-in" sections are especially useful, offering reflective prompts and strategies to put lessons into immediate practice.

The narration is clear and engaging, reflecting the author's deep understanding and passion for the subject. This audiobook doesn't just educate—it motivates and inspires. It reminds us that even small efforts can make a big difference in a child's life.

If you're looking to build meaningful connections with children and help them navigate life's difficulties, this audiobook is a must-listen. It's a toolkit for hope, healing, and growth that you'll return to time and time again. Highly recommended!

a great book that brings you courage

I'm so overwhelmed and, at the same time, empowered. She has a tremendous amount of experience, and her research-based approach does shine through, even in such a complex idea being simplified. I enjoyed the practical techniques and tools presented in this book, especially some of the ideas on the enhancement of a child's self-expression. The most eye-opening was the type of trauma to look out for; I know more signs now to possibly look for in children. Although at times some of the content was heavy and not as easy to read, I felt the author did a great job emphasizing self-care for caregivers. I appreciated the 'check-in' sections at the end of each chapter that helped in reflecting and applying the knowledge. I most valued the insights on reframing challenging behaviors, which has already changed how I view certain situations. All in all, I would say this is a book worth having on the shelf of any person in whose care children may come into. I am better equipped to help children when they are distressed and am aware of how this trauma-sensitive care could influence their later life.

this book opened my eyes big time.

This book is not just for parents dealing with major trauma. This book's got gold for anyone who wants to level up their parenting game. The author doesn't just tell you what to do - she shows you how to really get your kids, even when life's thrown them some serious curveballs.

A very insightful book

As a parent myself, I found this book incredibly insightful and practical. Jennifer's extensive experience shines through as she guides us through understanding trauma and its effects on children.

What I appreciated most was her emphasis on the importance of being a trauma-sensitive caregiver. The techniques she outlines are not only easy to implement but also make a significant difference in how we can support our children during tough times. The book covers everything from recognizing various types of trauma to enhancing a child's self-expression and emotional bonding.

My favorite part was the research on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and how it relates to parenting.

Overall, "Trauma-Sensitive Parenting" is a valuable resource. It's a must-read for any parent, guardian, or educator looking to make a positive impact on a child's life!

A new take on parenting!

Now that I have a son of my own I’ve wanted to educate myself as much as possible to be able to ensure I raise him the right way. This book does a really good job of helping you know what to do when traumatic situations arise. Now I feel way more confident and I won’t just be sitting there wondering what to do.