2590: 4 Ways to Help Children with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by Emily Thompson of Gottman

Published: June 9, 2024, 7 a.m.

b'Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\\nEpisode 2590:\\nEmily Thompson shares a profound journey of handling her son\'s PTSD following a traumatic car accident. She delves into the essential steps they took together, from recognizing the importance of time and small achievements to establishing effective communication and contingency plans. Their story not only highlights the power of parental support in mental health challenges but also provides a blueprint for nurturing resilience and emotional intelligence in children facing similar difficulties.\\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/4-ways-children-post-traumatic-stress/\\nQuotes to ponder:\\n"Everything doesn\\u2019t have to happen at once. My son took his time when he needed it and I never rushed him."\\n"A house can be built from thousands of bricks, stable and stacked tight and cemented together. Every little step was a brick."\\n"Knowing that I would be there for him if he needed the help but knowing that he could do it himself really boosted his confidence, and strengthened our relationship."\\nEpisode references:\\nGottman Institute\\u2019s Emotion Coaching program: https://www.gottman.com/blog/an-introduction-to-emotion-coaching/\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'