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

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Episode 2590:

Emily 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.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/4-ways-children-post-traumatic-stress/

Quotes to ponder:

"Everything doesn’t have to happen at once. My son took his time when he needed it and I never rushed him."

"A house can be built from thousands of bricks, stable and stacked tight and cemented together. Every little step was a brick."

"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."

Episode references:

Gottman Institute’s Emotion Coaching program: https://www.gottman.com/blog/an-introduction-to-emotion-coaching/

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