Figuring out how to raise resilient children with Kathleen Sullivan
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Raising children can (most of the time) be a mystery and a lot of trial and error. Layer on trying to figure out how to raise resilient, well-adjusted, happy, and healthy children...and cue overwhelm.
That's why we have Kathleen Sullivan here: she's going to share with us ALL about how we can raise resilient children.
Kathleen is a Nurse Practitioner who, throughout her career, has worked with children in many different clinical settings. Currently, Kathleen is a Nurse Practitioner at a clinic that supports youth mental health.
In this episode we cover...
* Kathleen's career pivot
* The definition of trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
* How we can overcome trauma
* How we can raise resilient, happy, well-attached children
Resources Kathleen Mentions
Raising a Secure Child by Kent Hoffman
Steps to creating secure attachment include:
Showing an interest in your child and what they are doing
Validating your child’s feelings
Building their confidence that they can do hard things
Giving them the freedom to explore
Allowing them to engage in creativity
The Power of Showing Up by Daniel Siegel
Healthy relationships with our children make them feel:
Safe
Seen
Soothed
Secure
More About Kathleen Sullivan
Kathleen is a family Nurse Practitioner with a clinical practice in a youth mental health and substance use. She recently joined the leadership team as a lead with the Regional Professional Practice NP team with a focus on supporting quality practice environment and excellence in clinic practice for NPs, specifically in urgent care and primary care. After completing a capstone in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Kathleen joined the provincial ACEs working group with Doctors of BC. Outside of work, she finds balance exploring trails and mountaintops with her partner and giant dog.
