logo
episode-header-image
May 2023
12m 30s

3 steps to help kids process traumatic e...

TED
About this episode

What do we say to kids when intensely traumatic events interrupt everyday life? Whether you're a teacher, parent or community builder, educator Kristen Nguyen provides three research-backed steps for navigating these difficult conversations, restoring a sense of safety and facilitating collective healing.



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Nov 18
Interview: What happens in your brain when you pay attention? with Dr. Sasha Hamdani
<p>Attention isn't just about what we focus on -- it's also about what our brains filter out. By investigating patterns in the brain as people try to focus, computational neuroscientist Mehdi Ordikhani-Seyedlar hopes to build computer models that can be used to treat ADHD and hel ... Show More
34m 56s
Nov 11
Mark Cuban and Dr. Fumiko Chino Try to F-Up Healthcare | from Before We Go
Today’s episode features two people who are shaking up the U.S. healthcare system in very different but deeply humane ways. Dr. Fumiko Chino knows firsthand how devastating medical debt can be. After losing her husband to cancer and being left with overwhelming bills, she went to ... Show More
41m 54s
Nov 4
Your zip code shouldn’t determine your lifespan with Dion Dawson
What if ending food insecurity meant ditching charity models that haven’t been updated since the 1960s? Dion Dawson, TED Fellow and founder of Dion’s Chicago Dream, shares how he turned a spontaneous idea for giving back to his community into a thriving social enterprise, deliver ... Show More
16m 16s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2023
3 steps to help kids process traumatic events | Kristen Nguyen
<p>What do we say to kids when intensely traumatic events interrupt everyday life? Whether you're a teacher, parent or community builder, educator Kristen Nguyen provides three research-backed steps for navigating these difficult conversations, restoring a sense of safety and fac ... Show More
11m 37s
Oct 2022
The 5-minute daily playtime ritual that can get your kids to listen better
Called "special time," the strategy is widely recommended by children's health professionals to help reduce behavioral issues in young children. Here's a guide on how to do it with your kids at home. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Priva ... Show More
14m 15s
Oct 2022
3 Ways to Find Closure from Childhood Pain & How to Develop Healthy Coping Mechanisms For Everything Life Throws at You
<p>Today, I'm joined by Haesue Jo, Licensed Therapist & Head of Clinical Operations at BetterHelp, with years of experience providing individual and family therapy in community mental health. Her current clinical focus includes working with individuals with a variety of presentin ... Show More
1h 13m
Jul 2023
Maintaining Connection While Raising Kids
Dr. Jordan Harris, LMFT joins us to discuss tips for couples to protect their bond while raising healthy, resilient children. With compassion and honesty he acknowledges how difficult modern parenting is, using his own experiences as a husband and father of three young children. 
1h 7m
Feb 2023
S06|03 - Inner Child Healing
Inner Child Healing is a concept that may have been around for a while, but has lately gained growing interest. Understanding and acknowledging wounds that we have brought from child (from home, church, community, school etc.) is a huge help to our overall emotional wellness. Whe ... Show More
30m 27s
Feb 2020
How teachers can help students navigate trauma | Lisa Godwin
<p>"To make a difference in the life of a child ... I made the commitment to tell my personal story," says educator Lisa Godwin. In this moving talk, she shares her experience of overcoming childhood trauma with the quiet, unwavering support of a teacher and school counselor -- a ... Show More
15m 11s
Aug 2023
The 5-minute playtime ritual that can help your kids listen
Children's health professionals widely recommend a strategy known as 'special time' to help reduce behavioral issues in young children. This episode explains how to do it and why this simple and free tool is so powerful. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.co ... Show More
13m 49s
Jan 2023
Two Very Different Ways to Help Kids with Bullying by Dr. Brooks Gibbs and Jessica Joelle Alexander, Episode #14
<p>In this episode, we have 2 experts speaking on bullying from completely different perspectives. Dr Brooks Gibbs, award winning resilience educator, talks passionately about the importance of teaching children how to regulate emotions and solve social problems. His focus is on ... Show More
49m 17s
May 2024
Empowering Children with NLP: Tips for Teachers and Parents featuring Marie Doherty
In this compelling episode, experienced educator Marie Doherty—a teacher in her 33rd year and a mother of three—reveals how Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) has transformed her approach to empowering children. Marie shares the impact NLP has had on her teaching methods and her ... Show More
49m 8s