Ep. 23: Karen Buckwalter and Parenting the Challenging Child

I'm so pleased to introduce you to Karen Buckwalter!  She is out in the world doing amazing things to support the families of kids impacted by trauma, including training up new clinicians as a Theraplay trainer and consultant, writing books for both therapists (Attachment Theory in Action) and parents (Raising the Challenging Child), and interviewing guests who are at the top of our field on her pocast, Attachment Theory in Action.  Karen and I met online- where so many relationships are now nurtured, and have grown to develop deep respect for the work we are each doing.  I love that I get to show you how many people are out there in the world, doing good important work for families of kids impacted by trauma- and absolutely loving the work they do.Karen's newest book, Raising the Challenging Child, has 30 chapters organized into three pillars:1. Be a Leader2. Dig Deeper3. Prepare for SuccessShe prioritized writing a book that was practical, accessible, easy-to-read and easy-to-implement.********************************When you're finished with this episode, head over to www.RobynGobbel.com to discover all the free resources available for you, including my blog, more podcast episodes, and several video trainings. You can also access short trainings on specific topics like lying and oppositional behavior, and get immediate access to the deep-dive, comprehensive online course, Parenting after Trauma: Minding the Heart and Brain.If you love this podcast and you're looking for more support, more connection, and more co-regulation, we'd love to have you join us in The Club- a virtual community for parents just like you.  CLICK HERE to read about The Club and join the waitlist for the next time we welcome new members***Hey, if you listen to podcasts, you'll probably love listening to Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors on audiobook! Download it on Audible or wherever you get your audiobooks!*** :::Overwhelmed and unsure where to start? Check out the START HERE podcast- I put it together just to answer the question "Where do I start?" Get your invitation at RobynGobbel.com/StartHere :::::Want to pick Robyn's brain, hang out with her in Zoom meetings and a forum you can access in an app? Come join us in The Club!Are you a professional who wants to support families of kids with big, baffling behaviors? Then Being With is for you!Just need a little extra help? Head to RobynGobbel.com/FreeResources 

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Formerly the Parenting after Trauma podcast, internationally recognized children's mental health expert Robyn Gobbel decodes the most baffling behaviors for parents of kids with vulnerable nervous systems. If you're parenting a child who has experienced trauma or toxic stress or a child with a neuroimmune disorder, sensory processing, or other nervous system vulnerability, this show will let you know you are not alone. You can stop playing behavior whack-a-mole because Robyn offers you tools that actually work. You can become your child's expert, feel more confident as a parent, and bring more connection and clarity into your family.Educators, therapists, coaches and consultants- you too can learn all about what behavior really is and become more effective at helping the families you support. You can love your work again!