Best Attachment & Trauma Network, Inc Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 70 - Geeking out on Attachment, Yoga, and Somatic Experiencing with Heather Altman 42:16

4d ago42:16

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger talk with Rabbi Heather Altman about Attachment, Yoga, and Somatic Experiencing. She is a trauma specialist and a parent coach. She specializes in disruptive behavior in families. Her goal is to help her clients experience more comfort, more calm, and more compassion in their lives. She helps families develop deepe…

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Ep 69 - My Trauma Isn't Your Trauma 32:11

20d ago32:11

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In this episode Julie and Ginger talk about the 3Es of trauma. SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the US government, coined the term “the 3Es” and this has become core to the definition of trauma. The 3Es is a very basic concept but, while it is very basic, it isn’t simple. To determine if something is traumati…

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Ep 68 - Exploring Baffling Behaviors with Robyn Gobbel 48:04

1M ago48:04

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger invite Robyn Gobbel into the studio. Robyn loves cultivating deep, resonant connections with anyone who is up for it, and especially loves teaching anyone who will listen how to harness the power of neuroscience so they can cultivate deep, resonant connections, too. Robyn says, “Really, what would change in the wor…

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Ep 67 - A Conversation about Trauma-Informed Care with National PTA President, Yvonne Johnson 33:50

3M ago33:50

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger invite Yvonne Johnson into the studio. Yvonne is the 58th president of the National PTA. She is committed to being intentional about creating more inclusion and diversity in schools, and she focuses on strengthening family and school partnerships. Yvonne has been involved in the PTA for over 30 years! The PTA’s mis…

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Ep 66 - Addressing Working Memory in a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom 37:56

4M ago37:56

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger invite Jen Alexander and Jennifer Dickey into the studio. They have come to talk about executive function skills and working memory. You may recognize Jen Alexander, as she has been in the studio several times. She is an educator, national certified counselor, school based registered play therapist and a leader in …

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Ep 65 - The Self-Reg Framework 35:46

4M ago35:46

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Today, Julie and Ginger invite Dr. Susan Hopkins into the studio. Dr. Hopkins, along with Dr. Stuart Shanker, will be keynoting at ATN’s 7th Annual Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference in February 2024. Dr. Shaker is the MEHRIT Centre and Self-Reg Founder, and Dr. Hopkins is the Executive Director of the Self-Reg organization. Together they…

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Ep 64 - This Year's Retrospective 36:07

4M ago36:07

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger invite Lorraine Schneider into the studio to chat about the episodes from season 3 and there were some really great ones! Lorraine is a member of the ATN hard-working staff and one of her responsibilities is to edit the podcasts. As a result, she has listened to every one of them! As Lorraine says, “Yes, I have lis…

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Ep 63 - The Biology of Attachment Trauma 40:08

5M ago40:08

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger welcome Dr. Aimie into the studio. Basically, Dr. Aimie is amazing. She is a double board-certified physician, boarded in both preventive and addiction medicine. Additionally, she is a foster mom and an adoptive mom. Through her journey, trauma became her own personal story. She realized that we talk about feelings…

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Ep 62 - What Does It Mean To Be Trauma-Informed? 36:53

5M ago36:53

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger delve into the definitions of trauma-informed. While this seems very simple, there are many definitions floating out there and we wanted to clarify exactly what ATN uses in its definitions. When ATN was created, there was no true concept of trauma and its effects on our children. Thankfully, the trauma-informed mov…

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Ep 61 - Gratitude, Grounding and Glimmers 35:04

6M ago35:04

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Today Julie and Ginger are talking about the 3 G’s: Gratitude, Grounding and Glimmers. These are basic mindfulness strategies that provide emotional safety in both the home and the classroom. This is a hard time of year for those of us who are emotionally stressed, and our stressors really start to build up with work schedules, school schedules and…

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Ep 60 - What Can Be Done About The School to Prison Pipeline? 41:09

6M ago41:09

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger talk about the school to prison pipeline with Leonard Webb. What an important topic this is! Leonard retired from law enforcement and now uses his experience to address the issues of exclusionary discipline, implicit biases, and structural racism. His goal is to improve the educational outcomes of students by impro…

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Ep 59 - What is the Vagus Nerve? 43:49

7M ago43:49

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger discuss the Vagus nerve and other occupational therapist topics with Allison Morgan. Allison is the founder and CEO of Zensational Kids, an educational company with the vision of providing schools and organizations with professional development focused on boosting mental health and well-being and learning for the e…

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Ep 58 - Inner Working Models - Where do they come from? 42:08

7M ago42:08

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In this episode Julie and Ginger talk about the Inner Working Model. This is basically the blueprint for how we connect with others. John Bowlby says it best – “All of us, from cradle to grave, are happiest when life is organized as a series of excursions, long or short, from the secure base provided by our attachment figures.” What is a secure bas…

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Ep 57 - Creating a Regulating Classroom Environment 34:06

8M ago34:06

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In this episode, the studio is full. Julie and Ginger have Jen Alexander and Anna Paravano as guests. Jen Alexander is a veteran educator, counselor, and long-time ATN friend. She is a passionate leader in the building of trauma-sensitive schools. Anna Paravano is also a long-time ATN friend and previous board member. Anna’s background is in interi…

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Ep 56 - Getting on the Same Page: Teacher-Parent Relationships 39:28

8M ago39:28

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger are talking about relationships between parents and teachers with their guest host, Jessica Harris. Jessica was a teacher with 17 years of experience until she began the CLIMB program. As an alternative to out of school suspensions, the CLIMB program provides students with intensive instruction and support while ke…

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Ep 55 - Let's Talk Regulation & Co-Regulation with Ginger Healy 39:31

9M ago39:31

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In this episode, we have invited a guest host, Kimberly Smathers, into the studio. Kimberly is on the Board of Directors of the Attachment & Trauma Network, and she is a true champion of ATN’s work. Kimberly is talking with Ginger Healy about her recent book, Regulation and Co-Regulation: Accessible Neuroscience and Connection Strategies that Bring…

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Ep 54 - The Importance of Belonging 29:22

9M ago29:22

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger talk about Belonging. And what an important concept that really is! Love and belonging are crucial human needs and Brene Brown says, “You can’t study emotions and experiences that define being human without constantly bumping into the concept of belonging.” It is that primal! Listen in to learn the difference betwe…

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Ep 53 - Unpacking Our Griefcase 41:00

10M ago41:00

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger explore the concept of grief by welcoming Emelio Parga into the studio. Emelio is the founder and Executive Director of the Solace Tree, a grief and loss support center for children, teens and adults in Reno, NV. He coordinates support groups there and in the schools in Nevada. Emelio has collaborated to create The…

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Ep 52 - Ever Wonder About Curiosity? 34:49

10M ago34:49

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger are deep-diving into the concept of curiosity. Brene Brown defines curiosity as recognizing a gap in our knowledge about something that interests us and becoming emotionally and cognitively invested in closing that gap though exploration and learning. This differs from simply being interested in something. Interest…

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Ep 51 - Diving into Anger 28:51

11M ago28:51

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger dive into anger! Brene Brown defines anger as an emotion we feel when something gets in the way of our desired outcome, or when we believe there is a violation of the way we believe something should be. She says that anger is both active and activating. Anger is an emotion we all experience, and it causes us to go …

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Ep 50 - Exploring Interoception 41:46

11M ago41:46

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger invite Connie Persike into the studio to talk about interoception, one of our hidden senses. Interoception is the ability to process information from inside our bodies that affects our behavior, our health, and our well-being. Connie is a highly experienced Speech Language Pathologist and educational consultant wit…

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Ep 49 - Advocating for Trauma-Informed Special Education 31:11

11M ago31:11

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger invite a special guest, Bill Zee, into the studio. Bill is the Chair of the Education Law Group at Appel, Yost & Zee in Lancaster PA. Bill has over 15 years of experience in school and special education law. He is both an educator by degree and an early childhood trauma survivor. As a result, Bill is passionate abo…

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Ep 48 - The Power of the Pause 37:34

12M ago37:34

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In this session, Julie and Ginger invite Dr. Jon Baylin into the studio. Dr. Baylin received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University in 1981 and he has been working in the mental health field for 35 years. He has immersed himself in the study of neuroscience and in teaching mental health practitioners abou…

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Ep 47 - The Importance of Feeling Safe 49:22

1y ago49:22

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger discuss the concept of “Felt Safety”. You can’t trust, heal, or learn in a state of unsafety. This isn’t only about physical safety, but this concept also includes emotional safety. It’s all about the state of your nervous system. Listen in to understand what happens in a child’s brain when they are unsafe, either …

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Ep 46 - Our Hidden Senses 42:40

1y ago42:40

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Today Julie and Ginger invite Jessica Sinarski into the studio. If you think her name seems familiar, then you are correct. Jessica has been here before. This is her second appearance with us! Jessica is a therapist, speaker and change maker. She is the founder of Brave Brains and the author of the Riley the Brave series, Hello Anger and more. Her …

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Ep 45 - Preventing Childhood Sexual Abuse 42:12

1y ago42:12

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In this episode Ginger and Julie invite Tracy Leonard into the studio. Tracy is the Programming and Partnership Manager at the non-profit, Darkness to Light. Darkness to Light empowers adults to prevent child abuse. She is also an authorized facilitator and certified instructor at Darkness to Light. The curriculum focuses on how to recognize, react…

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Ep 44 - Trauma in the Pews 34:45

1y ago34:45

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In this Episode, Julie and Ginger welcome Dr. Janyne McConnaugheyinto the studio. Janyne has a long career in teaching, teacher education and an expertise in early childhood development. Dr. McConnaughey is a nationally known trauma-informed author, having lived with the effects of childhood sexual abuse from the time she was three years old until …

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Ep 43 - Exploring the River of Cruelty 37:34

1+ y ago37:34

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger welcome Rebecca Lewis-Pankratz into the studio to talk about the concept of the River of Cruelty. Rebecca fought her way out of poverty and now works with communities and school across the US to solve poverty and heal trauma. She is a Co-Founder of the ESSDACK Resilience Team. What exactly is the River of Cruelty? …

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Ep 42 - What is Blocked Care 43:35

1+ y ago43:35

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger talk about the concept of “Blocked Care”. Drs. Daniel Hughes and Jonathan Baylin first coined this concept in their book, Brain Based Parenting. This book was written with foster parents in mind, but blocked care can also be experienced by teachers and other caregivers of children impacted by early childhood trauma…

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Ep 41 - Trauma-Informed Teaching and IEPs 39:50

1+ y ago39:50

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In this episode of Regulated and Relational, Julie and Ginger invite long-time ATN friend, Dr. Melissa Sadin into the studio. Simply put, Dr. Sadin is a developmental trauma expert. Along with being a published author, Dr. Sadin also works as an educational consultant providing professional development to school districts and parents. She is a high…

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Ep 40 - What Makes Mr. Chazz Tick? 38:06

1+ y ago38:06

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger invite Mr. Chazz Lewis into the studio. Mr. Chazz, a former Montessori school teacher, is an educational specialist, a keynote speaker, a parent consultant, and an influencer on social media. He is basically a dynamo, and his charisma is infectious! Mr. Chazz discusses his concept of “See, Guide, Trust”. He acknowl…

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Ep 39 - The Regulated Classroom 31:32

1+ y ago31:32

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger invite Emily Daniels into the studio to talk about how to create a regulated classroom. Emily is a trainer, consultant, facilitator, leader, and author. Her book, The Regulated Classroom, Bottom Up Trauma-Informed Teaching, is a framework to help educators (classroom teachers, counselors, psychologists, OTs, para p…

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Ep 38 - Brain-Body Parenting 35:52

1+ y ago35:52

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger invite Dr. Mona Delahooke into the studio. Dr. Delahooke discusses how to raise joyful and resilient children – and isn’t that the goal of us all! She is the author of three books, Social and Emotional Development, Beyond Behaviors, and Brain-Body Parenting, which was recently released. Mona says that we must remem…

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Ep 37 - Serve and Return 40:09

1+ y ago40:09

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger talk about the concept of Serve and Return. This notion was introduced through the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. Harvard defines serve and return as “responsive interactions between children and the people who care for them and how those interactions help the children grow and reach their fu…

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Ep 36 - Therapeutic Parenting 102 32:29

1+ y ago32:29

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger continue their discussion of therapeutic parenting. If you are caring for a child with a trauma history, you know that therapeutic parenting is needed for the long haul, and we must make these strategies work. Co-regulation is vital, but how can we achieve it with our children? Ginger says, “We need to understand w…

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Ep 35 - Therapeutic Parenting 101 49:50

1+ y ago49:50

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In the next two episodes, Julie and Ginger deep dive into the concept of therapeutic parenting. The healing of childhood trauma comes directly from relationships and a child’s biggest relationship is with their parents. We must be the buffer for the child. This is how resilience is created. Ginger says, “This is all about rewiring the child’s brain…

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Ep 34 - Helping Teen Brains with Improv 50:40

1+ y ago50:40

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In this episode Julie and Ginger welcome Scott Kuenneke and Mary DeMichele into the studio. Scott is an integral part of the CALO Programs Residential Treatment Facility clinical team and he oversees all Neurofeedback and QEEG brain maps for assessment and treatment. Mary developed “One Rule Improv”, a trauma-informed method of improv that creates …

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Ep 33 - A New School Year: Hopes and Challenges 34:08

1+ y ago34:08

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Julie and Ginger invite Sandra Lake and James Moffett into the studio. They are both awesome trauma informed educators, and in this episode, they are discussing what it is like in schools this year versus last year. They both agree that safety and security are paramount, but how can that be accomplished in a non-traumatizing way? – Relationships. I…

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Ep 32 - Secondary Traumatic Stress 47:36

1+ y ago47:36

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger discuss Secondary Traumatic Stress. This is a hard topic to talk about, but it is so important. Ginger says, “Secondary traumatic stress is a very real thing, especially for caregivers and teachers who work with children impacted by trauma.” Secondary traumatic stress is sometimes called vicarious trauma, compassio…

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Ep 31 - School Resource Officer & Trauma-Informed School Safety, talking with Becky Haas 40:18

1+ y ago40:18

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Today Julie and Ginger welcome Becky Haas into the studio. Becky’s background is in working with Resource Officers in schools by training them to become trauma informed. Her training has become a model for cities nationwide. Through her position as the Director of the Crime Prevention Program in Tennessee, she saw a reduction in drug related crime …

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Ep 30: Advocating against Restraint & Seclusion - a conversation with Guy Stephens 57:33

2y ago57:33

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Julie and Ginger welcome ATN friend Guy Stephens into the studio. Guy is a lifelong Marylander, a father, a husband and a child advocate. He began by advocating for appropriate accommodations and supports for his neurodivergent son, which led him to found the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint. He is working to change policy and practices aro…

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Ep. 29: Boundaries 19:04

2y ago19:04

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger are discussing boundaries. They got a lot of insight from Brene Brown’s book, Atlas of the Heart. ATN’s Team R&R, an online community for educators, did a weekly dive into this great book. The recordings of the book study are available to Team R&R members. Why is it so hard to set boundaries? Why is it the most har…

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Ep 28: The Challenges of Using Praise 39:39

2y ago39:39

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Today Julie and Ginger talk about praise and how to use it effectively in the home and in the classroom. They also discuss some of the challenges of praise, especially with children from a history of trauma. Why do our children often reject praise? How does encouragement differ from praise? What are some techniques you can use? First and foremost, …

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Ep 27: Disappointment and Expectations 21:12

2y ago21:12

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger talk about their latest book study, Atlas of the Heart, by Brene Brown. ATN’s Team R&R, an online community for educators, is doing a weekly dive into this great book. One part of this book really stood out to Julie and Ginger, the chapter on Disappointment, Unmet Expectations and Regret. They said that we all have…

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Ep 26: The Special Attachment Window of Young Adulthood: An Interview with Jack Hinman, Psy.D. 46:22

2y ago46:22

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger welcome Jack Hinman into the studio. Jack is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and he has been providing mental health services to individuals and families for over 20 years. Jack specializes in Attachment Theory and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). He focuses on helping young adults launch into adulthood through…

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Ep 25: The Dangers of Social Media for our Teens- A Conversation with Jethro Jones 48:07

2y ago48:07

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger welcome Jethro Jones into the studio to discuss social media and its impact on traumatized children. Jethro is the 2017 NASSP Digital Principal of the Year. He is a former principal and host of Transformative Principal. He is the founder of the Center for Cyber Ethics, an independent nonpartisan educational institu…

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Ep 24: Using Stories to Heal: A Conversation with Jane Samuel 47:53

2y ago47:53

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger have long-time ATN friend, Jane Samuel in the studio. Jane is a marriage and family associate whose practice focuses on children and families with an attachment-focused lens. Many of her clients are foster and adoptive families. In this episode, she talks about the value of narratives and storytelling. What exactly…

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Ep 23 Restorative (and Trauma-Informed) Practices in Schools: An Interview with Joe Brummer 44:11

2y ago44:11

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In this episode, Ginger and Julie dive into Restorative Practices with Joe Brummer in the studio. Joe is an expert in developing trauma-informed and restorative approaches in schools and organizations. He is a consultant and author of the book, Building a Trauma-Informed Restorative School. This book can be ordered from ATN’s bookstore at Building …

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Ep 22 - The Balance of Structure and Nurture 48:54

2y ago48:54

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger talk about the delicate balance between structure and nurture. What are the differences in punishment, consequences, accountability, and discipline? These terms are defined and discussed to determine what works best when doing trauma informed, therapeutic parenting and why. We should always seek to understand what …

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Ep 21: Building Resilience during Covid...A Reflection on What We've Learned 38:17

2y ago38:17

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In this episode, Julie and Ginger reflect on what our lives have been like dealing with Covid and building resilience throughout the pandemic. Ginger says that “It’s important to recognize that we can be both overwhelmed AND hopeful at the same time.” What is meant by holding space for others in a time of chaos? In her book, The Art of Holding Spac…

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