TPP 323: Educator and Coach Sandi Lerman on Neurodiversity and Developmental Trauma

Published: March 21, 2023, 9 a.m.

b"Over the past few years I\\u2019ve seen the word trauma become more and more prevalent in conversations surrounding children, especially differently wired children. So I invited trauma and education expert Sandi Lerman onto the show so we could\\xa0 talk about exactly what\\u2019s going on with our kids \\u2014 have they or are they experiencing trauma at school? What is developmental trauma? What does trauma look like our children? And how can we respond to and support a child who has experienced trauma?\\xa0\\nIn the episode you\\u2019re about to listen to, Sandi explains why two kids might internalize an experience differently, how kids\\u2019 bodies hold on to trauma, and the relationship between PDA and trauma. Sandi also walks us through the key tenets of her trust-based, connected parenting method in her heart strong system.\\nAbout Sandi Lerman\\nSandi Lerman, MA Ed. is the Founder and Program Director of Heart-Strong International, a global education company that provides training and coaching programs for parents and teachers of children with developmental trauma and professional graduate-level programs for Trauma-Informed Specialists, Certified Parent Coaches, and Certified Educational Trainers.\\nSandi is an educator with over twenty years of classroom teaching experience in K-12, university, and adult education settings, has worked as a parent coach and educator since 2014, and has coordinated two state-wide government and non-profit parenting and community mental health education programs in Indiana.The creator of the HEART-STRONG Model\\u2122, Sandi uses trauma-informed coach training and somatic healing practices in her work with adults and those who parent, teach, and take care of children and teens, along with practical tools and strategies to support their growth and success.\\xa0\\nThings you'll learn from this episode\\n\\nWhat developmental trauma is\\n\\nWhether neurodivergent kids are more likely to experience trauma or have their \\u201clittle t\\u201d traumas impact them in more profound ways\\n\\nWhy two different kids might internalize the same experience differently\\n\\nHow are our kids' bodies hold on to trauma and what that looks like\\n\\nHow PDA (pathological demand avoidance) is connected to developmental trauma\\n\\nSpecific modalities are most helpful for recovery for kids who have experienced trauma\\n\\nWhat the path toward healing from childhood trauma looks like\\n\\nResources mentioned for Neurodiversity and Developmental Trauma\\n\\nSandy Lerman\\u2019s Heart Strong International website\\n\\nHeart Strong International on Facebook\\n\\nSandi Lerman on LinkTree\\n\\nDr. Bruce Perry\\n\\nDr. Ross Greene\\n\\nDr. Mona Delahooke\\n\\n\\nThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk, MD\\n\\nSomatic Experiencing\\n\\nEMDR Therapy\\n\\nSupport the showConnect with Tilt Parenting\\n Visit Tilt Parenting\\n Take the free 7-Day Challenge \\n Read a chapter of Differently Wired \\n Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram \\n \\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"