Episode 181: How Trauma Impacts Brain Development & Brain Function in Children

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">My guest this week is Robyn Gobbel</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Robyn and I discuss how trauma impacts brain development and brain function in kids.  We talk about what trauma can mean, from big T to little t, how adoption is a traumatic experience through a child’s eyes, and the neuroscience of what trauma is doing to the brain. We also discuss looking past the “meaning” of the surfaced behavior(s) and how past traumas can impact all aspects of well-being: regulation, connection, health, and safety.  And of course, we wrap up with ways parents and caregivers can better regulate themselves, kids, and their families in these situations. </span></p> <p><strong>About the Guest:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Robyn is a licensed clinical social worker who loves coffee, pink, and everything about the brain. Once, fairly recently, her teenager went ballistic on her for getting another glitter coffee mug in the mail. Robin loves cultivating deep, resonant connections with anyone who is up for it, and is especially fond of all the grownups in the world who love and care for kids impacted by trauma: Helpers, healers, educators, and parents. Her favorite thing is teaching anyone who will listen to harness the power of neuroscience so they can cultivate deep resonant connections. This would change the world if we could all do that: To be seen, to be with, feel and deeply know each other and ourselves. Robyn really believes that this can change everything.</span></p> <p><br /> <strong>Episode Timestamps:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Episode Intro … 00:00:30</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Introduction of Robyn Gobbel & Working in Childhood Trauma … 00:01:35</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What Does Trauma All Include? … 00:06:30</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Big T Trauma vs Little t Trauma … 00:09:30</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Adoption Process as Trau