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Have you ever ended a hard day of parenting and wondered if anything you’re doing is making a difference? In this episode, Stacy Bellward welcomes back Sara Worley, LCSW, a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) practitioner and Connected Families Certified Parent Coach, to explore beneath the surface of your child’s actions and learn to view behavior as communication.
Whether your child has gone through trauma or is simply experiencing stress you can’t see, Sara offers a fresh lens. This conversation is full of practical wisdom and genuine hope for the long game of parenting.
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You’ll gain a foundational understanding of how trauma impacts a child’s brain, body, and behavior, and why traditional discipline strategies often fall short. Available now for $28, grab it today.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how shifting from furious to curious can open the door to creative problem-solving
- Discover how felt safety works, what a “hyperactive threat detector” is, and why your child’s stress response doesn’t mean you’re failing
- Hold on to hope when progress feels slow and be encouraged to notice small beginnings
Mentioned in this Podcast:
- Under the Surface online course
- Galatians 6:9
- Zechariah 4:10
- Proverbs 18:24
- Sensitive & Intense Kids online course
- Ep. 155 – Blocked Care: Rekindle Compassion in Your Heart
- Connected Families Framework
- The Table Monthly Giving Program
Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting!
Guest Bio:
Sara Wilson Worley is originally from Florence, Alabama. She currently serves as the Regional Program Manager for the Asia Team at Lifeline Children’s Services. Sara attended the University of North Alabama and received her Bachelor’s in social work. She has two Master’s degrees in Church and Community Ministries and Social Work. Sara loves to read and has many hobbies (i.e., kayaking, antiquing, and watching soccer)
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