Overcoming Barriers: Support for Parents and Children After Trauma
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In this profound and insightful episode, hosts Arianna Gibson and Jorden Cummings dive into the often overlooked experiences of parents whose children have faced trauma. Jorden shares her research on the barriers parents encounter while seeking and receiving services for themselves and their traumatized children. This discussion sheds light on the critical role parents play in their child's recovery and the systemic challenges that impede access to necessary support.
Episode Highlights:
- Unveiling Parental Challenges: Jorden discusses the considerable gaps in research regarding how parents cope with their child’s trauma and the impact on their parenting behaviors.
- Identified Barriers: The episode highlights findings on practical and psychological barriers parents face while seeking services, including time constraints, financial limits, and inappropriate service structures.
- Recommendations for Support: The hosts provide vital recommendations for service providers and parents, emphasizing flexible service formats, ethical considerations in dual relationships, and the importance of systemic change to enhance accessibility to mental health services.
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