The concept of felt safety is foundational in helping children and adolescents navigate through their developmental and emotional landscapes, particularly those who have experienced intergenerational trauma. In our latest video, we consider the practices and theories that foster deep felt safety—a critical element for healing. This blog post offers a sneak peek into what the episode covers and why it’s a must-watch for anyone involved in childcare, education, or therapy.

What is Felt Safety?

• Understanding Felt Safety: Felt safety differs significantly from physical safety as it encompasses emotional, psychological, and physical dimensions, creating an environment where children and adolescents feel secure on all levels.
• Impact on Development: The absence of felt safety can severely disrupt brain development, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. Our episode explores how establishing felt safety can counteract these disruptions.

Key Highlights from the Episode:

• Strategies for Different Settings: Whether at home, in school, or in therapeutic settings, creating an environment of felt safety requires tailored strategies. We share specific methods that can be adapted to various environments to ensure children feel safe and supported.
• Developmental Considerations: We break down age-appropriate strategies for fostering felt safety, addressing the unique needs of young children, school-aged children, and adolescents.

Why You Should Watch:

• Practical and Actionable Advice: The strategies we discuss are not only backed by research but are also practical and can be implemented immediately in your interactions with children and adolescents.
• Enhance Your Skills: For professionals, these insights will enrich your practice and provide you with new tools to support your clients effectively.
• Community Engagement: The episode is not just a learning resource but also an invitation to join a community of dedicated professionals and caregivers who are eager to share their experiences and grow together.  If you are a therapist, join the Intergenerational Trauma Therapists Facebook Group.

Conclusion:

"Creating Felt Safety for Children and Adolescents" is more than just a video; it’s a resource that promises to change the way we approach child and adolescent care, particularly in contexts affected by intergenerational trauma. We invite you to watch, learn, and engage with us as we explore these essential strategies. Your feedback and experiences are invaluable as we continue to learn and expand our understanding of what it means to create a truly safe space for our young ones.

Resources

Five Domains Checklist for Therapists: https://www.fivedomainschecklist.com/

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