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The human instinct to tell stories is an adaptive process for our brain health.
When we tell stories about our complex and disturbing experiences it helps our brain to create neural pathways from one side to the other, which in turn helps us believe that the story is in the past.
Secure families tell stories, even about painful events.
Discover evidence-based techniques for helping children process traumatic events in a healthy way, including encouraging them to tell their story and avoiding avoidance, with guidance from expert Dr. Dan Siegel and clinical experience.
Learn how to handle difficult questions from children with these 3 simple tips: Be honest, be age-appropriate, and show them you care - watch this video now!
Learn how to break the cycle of generational trauma and cultivate a secure attachment relationship between you and your child by doing the healing work that you can, trusting the next generation to keep it going.