Parenting a child who has experienced trauma can be an emotional rollercoaster. Though it can be filled with challenges, with the right approach, it can also be a road to healing and growth for both you and the child.
As a mental health professional, I am confident that almost all of us experience anxiety. Someone recently asked me what I do for a living, and when I replied that I was a therapist and work with people who experience anxiety, they responded with, “Oh you’ve got great job security. We’re all anxious.” I agreed, but it’s also true that we deal with anxiety to different extents and in a myriad of ways.
Co-parenting can present extraordinary challenges, often stemming from the complexities of managing shared parental responsibilities while navigating emotional dynamics and logistical aspects.
