104. How Childhood Trauma & Parenting Shapes Future Relationships with Charlene Christianson
- 104. How Childhood Trauma & Parenting Shapes Future Relationships with Charlene Christianson Lisa Tickel 54:40
In this episode, I sit down with Charlene Christianson, a seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in early intervention for children. Together, we explore how early childhood trauma can shape a child’s development and the critical role early intervention plays in creating resilience. Charlene shares insights from her 20+ years of experience and personal journey, including her passion for helping families navigate trauma and support children’s emotional and social Growth.
In this episode:
– The Importance of Early Intervention: Charlene emphasizes how the first three years of a child’s life are crucial for development and how early support can prevent long-term behavioral and emotional issues.
– Understanding ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences): We discuss the impact of ACEs and why it’s essential for parents to be aware of how their own trauma may affect their parenting capacity.
– Trauma’s Long-term Effects: Charlene explains how childhood trauma can lead to lifelong health problems, including mental health disorders and chronic physical conditions like autoimmune diseases.
– Parent-Child Relationships: Learn how a strong parent-child connection can help children build resilience and develop healthy relationships later in life.
– Self-Care for Parents: We touch on why self-care is vital for parents and how it can affect their ability to be present and patient with their children.
– Whether you’re a parent, educator, or someone curious about early childhood development, this episode is filled with valuable knowledge on how to support children’s healing and growth from trauma.
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[01:33] Charlene’s background and journey into speech-language pathology and early intervention
[03:45] Understanding ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and their impact on development
[07:50] Trauma and its effect on parent-child relationships
[13:10] How early childhood trauma shapes long-term emotional and physical health
[16:30] The importance of co-regulation: How parents’ emotions affect their children
[23:25] Practical strategies for parents: Building emotional resilience in children
[28:50] Circle of Security: Building secure attachments with your child
[35:00] The power of being with: Connection over correction in parenting
[42:10] How early intervention helps prevent long-term trauma impacts
[48:30] Encouragement for parents: Taking small steps in the healing process
[53:00] Final reflections: The role of community and support in healing childhood trauma
About Charlene:
Charlene Christensen is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with over two decades of experience, specializing in pediatrics and early intervention. She has worked extensively with families through the Idaho Infant Toddler Program, helping children and their parents navigate the challenges of early childhood trauma and developmental delays. Charlene is passionate about supporting families through relationship-based approaches and trauma-informed care, focusing on emotional health and early intervention.
Her certifications in Hanen Programs like ‘It Takes Two to Talk’ and ‘More Than Words’ allow her to offer valuable tools for parents, particularly those raising children with developmental challenges. Through her work, Charlene empowers parents to foster emotional connection and support their child’s development in meaningful ways.
Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
“It Didn’t Start With You” by Mark Wolynn
“The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk
“What Happened to You?” by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry
“No-Drama Discipline” by Dr. Daniel Siegel
Circle of Security Parenting Program: https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com/
Shine SLP – Charlene’s Website: https://www.shineslp.com
Connect with Charlene:
Website: https://www.shineslp.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/engagekids
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shineslp/
