Is it "bad behaviour" or trauma response? My thoughts after my 91 year old grandma was tied down to a chair at the hospital

18 Dec 2023 • 31 min • EN
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Trapped in a hospital chair at 91, my grandmother"s heartfelt story paints a vivid picture of an overlooked issue in our healthcare system. Her trauma-induced aggression, misinterpreted and mishandled, opened my eyes to the crying need for a more compassionate, trauma-informed approach. Together, let"s challenge the conventional healthcare narrative and understand the profound links between the young and old, their reactions often misunderstood as misbehavior or aggression. While we journey through stories that highlight the power and importance of emotional health, we also unmask the haunting prevalence of trauma, with an alarming 60% of individuals having experienced trauma before the age of 15. How can we change our perspective and see these behaviors not as "misbehavior" but as echoes of an often silent struggle? Let"s shift our mindset and approach by reframing discipline, focusing on understanding what has happened to an individual rather than labeling them as "bad".  Finally, we tackle the issue of misbehavior in children. Digging deep into root causes, we converse on the importance of mindful parenting and the power of understanding.  TakeawaysReflect on the reasons behind children"s behavior and approach it with curiosity and understanding.Advocate for trauma-informed care in all aspects of society, including healthcare, education, and parenting.Recognize the impact of past trauma on individuals and provide support and empathy.Challenge the use of labels like "misbehavior" and strive to understand the underlying causes. Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Email me at info@curiousneuron.com THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Get some discounts using the links below Thank you to our main supporters the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro and the McConnell Foundation. Discounts for our community! Pok Pok app. Click on the link below to get 50% off an entire year of this amazing open-ended play app for kids! https://playpokpok.com/redeem/?code=50CURIOUSNEURON BetterHelp is the world’s largest therapy service, and it’s 100% online. Click the link below to get 15% off the first month of therapy http://www.betterhelp.com/curiousneuron Holstee Inspiration and tools to help you live a more meaningful life. Membership, reflection cards for kids and adults:. Enjoy 20% off your purchase using the link below: https://www.holstee.com/?ref=curiousneuron Wondergrade is an app that helps you teach your child healthy emotional coping skills. I am the co-founder! Try my app for free below and enjoy 50% off a 1-year subscription below! https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron

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