What is Trauma and Trauma Informed Care? With Michelle Hardeman-Guptill

How do we heal from trauma? How do we become trauma informed practitioners?This episode of the Learn With Less® podcast was recorded as a live, virtual event featuring a very special guest, psychotherapist and trauma-informed transformational coach, Michelle Hardeman-Guptill, and was aimed at both parents/caregivers as well as professionals working with infant/toddler families.We discussed:* Michelle’s professional and educational background, and how she came to doing the work she does today* Some good working definitions for trauma (big and little “T”)* What does it mean to be “trauma informed” as a practitioner? (& whose wheelhouse is this even in?)* Tips and resources for those hoping to start looking at / continuing their healing journey in their own trauma* Tips and resources for those serving families, who would like to engage from a more “trauma-informed” lensHELPFUL RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODEWhat is Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care? handout created by Michelle Hardeman-GuptillTrauma-Informed Service Providers Collective, a free group from Michelle Hardeman-GuptillThe Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van der kolkWaking the Tiger by Peter LevineTransforming the Living Legacy of Trauma: A Workbook for Survivors and Therapists, by Janina FisherPolyvagal Flip Chart, by Deb DanaNational Center for Trauma Informed CareNational Child Traumatic Stress NetworkLearn With Less® Bundle: get our favorite infant and toddler development resources (save 70%)! Discover how to support & connect with your tiny human, without having to buy a single toy.Learn With Less® Facilitator Training & Certification Program: Use your existing skills as an educator or therapist to serve families holistically with a high quality program that will provide lasting impact! Apply now to become a licensed facilitator Learn With Less®. Learn With Less® “Caregiver & Me” Classes: the magic of Learn With Less® lies in the communal aspect of coming together with our resources, in community with other families. Join us for a virtual or in-person class led by a licensed facilitator near you!CONNECT WITH USMichelle: Website / Facebook / Instagram / YouTubeAyelet: Facebook / Instagram /