Understanding Trauma Responses | A Caregiver's Guide

Episode Summary

In this episode of the Autism Blueprint Podcast, host Janeen Herskovitz shares her personal journey of managing stress following a challenging trip to Asheville with her family. She discusses the unique stressors that come with being a parent of an autistic child and how acute stress can significantly impact emotional well-being.

Janeen explores the four trauma responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—and provides practical strategies for recognizing and managing these responses in both oneself and loved ones. Through deep breathing exercises and self-care techniques, she emphasizes the importance of nurturing the inner child and creating a supportive environment.

Listeners are invited to join her as she reflects on her experiences and offers insights to help navigate stress, ultimately fostering a more peaceful home for families.

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Janeen’s favorite books on trauma:

• No Bad Parts, By Richard Schwartz
• The Body Keeps the Score, By Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD
• What Happened To You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing, Buy Oprah Winfrey & Bruce D. Perry

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