The Impact of Children’s Mental Health on Working Parents
The children’s mental health crisis is impacting the bottom line of corporate America, and it’s time we provide more support to working parents who are
Are Bad Therapists Harming Our Children?
The April 2024 Childhood Trauma Newsletter Last month, Elon Musk endorsed “Bad Therapy,” a new book written by a reporter that places blame on mental
Healing Attachment Wounds After Childhood Trauma
The February 2024 Childhood Trauma Newsletter As many of us in child psychology have known for decades, attachment to safe and loving caregivers in babyhood
Stop Intrusive Thoughts in Their Track: Strategies for Children with Trauma
The January 2024 Childhood Trauma Newsletter – by Beth Tyson, MA Photo by Glenna Haug on Unsplash Hi Trauma Champion, Welcome to the January
The December Childhood Trauma Newsletter: Building Resilience in Children with Trauma
Embarrassing mom truth: When my toddler was learning to walk, I asked my mom friends if I could put a helmet on her so she
The Nov. Childhood Trauma Newsletter: Healing Intergenerational Trauma
Welcome to the November CTN! I can barely find the words to express how excited I am for you to learn more about my
Guiding Children Through the Trauma of War
In a world often marred by conflict and violence, it’s crucial to provide children with the necessary support and guidance to help them navigate the
The October Childhood Trauma Newsletter – What a Trauma Therapist Would Say to Children About War
My heart is in pieces because of the horrific violence taking place overseas. It feels uncomfortable to send this newsletter at a time like this.
Overcome the “Post-Holiday Blues” Using the Power of Reflection
Have you heard of the Post-Holiday Blues (PHB’s)? The week or two following the holiday season is the most depressing time of the year for
Helping Teens and Young Adults Cope with Rejection
I think some rejection is helpful. It can show us where we need to improve. It can help us build resilience. It can teach us
Self-Sabotage as a Trauma Response in Children and How to Stop It
Self-sabotage sometimes occurs throughout our lives regardless of the trauma we’ve endured. It’s that night you ate a package of Oreos after working out all
The Ambiguous Loss in Foster and Kinship Care: Navigating the Emotional Turmoil
Have you ever longed for someone still alive on the earth but unreachable for one reason or another? Did you feel the tension of wanting
When Mother’s Day Hurts
I’m just going to say it, Mother’s Day sucks for some people. As this day approaches each year, a familiar feeling creeps over me. It
Normalizing the Struggle of New Parenthood to Reduce Parental Death and Childhood Trauma
The period of time from the beginning of pregnancy through the first few years of your new child’s life is referred to by scientists as
6 Mental Health Myths to Say Goodbye to in 2023
As a trauma therapist, I often encounter beliefs amongst the general public about mental health and child psychology that aren’t true or are misunderstood. Since
Video: How to Help Children Cope with Narcissistic Parents
A video on trauma-responsive and healing-centered care to help children cope with narcissistic/abusive parents. Warning: I discuss general concepts around child abuse but don’t share
The September Childhood Trauma Newsletter – How to Stop Scary, Intrusive Thoughts in Children
Hi Trauma Champion, In this edition of The Childhood Trauma Newsletter, I want to share a strategy that is working in my family for anxious,
The August Childhood Trauma Newsletter: Matrescence, Patrescence, Infant Attachment, & Book Chat
It’s August, and the sights and sounds of back-to-school are joyously vibrating through my being! I don’t know about you, but this summer has been
The July Childhood Trauma Newsletter: Best Practices for Using Bilateral Stimulation with Children
Plus, a free webinar replay, & book chat registration! By Beth Tyson, MA Welcome to the July edition of my Childhood Trauma Newsletter! Let’s get
The June Childhood Trauma Newsletter: EMDR therapy, New Podcasts, and Apologies to Children
Welcome to the June edition of The Childhood Trauma Newsletter! I have so much new content and resources to share with you! First off, have
The May Childhood Trauma Newsletter
What’s on my mind? Spring is in full swing where I live, and getting outside more is doing wonders for my nervous system. On the
March Newsletter: Trauma-informed Meditation for Children, PCEs, and the Power of One Caring Adult
Welcome to the March edition of the Childhood Trauma Newsletter! I am Beth Tyson, a childhood trauma consultant, children’s book author, and former trauma therapist.
The January Childhood Trauma Newsletter – Free Webinar, New Blogs, and the Connections Matter Videos
WHAT’S INSIDE? New year, same me in 2023! This month I have a bucket full of childhood trauma resources to help you and the children
Stop the “Post-Holiday Blues” Using the Power of Reflection
Have you heard of the Post-Holiday Blues (PHB’s)? The week or two following the holiday season is the most depressing time of the year for