The GRIT® Podcast - Growing Resilience - Informed on Trauma

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GRIT® Podcast - Episode 11 - 5 Ways to Hedge Against Childhood Adversity in the Summer

2026-05-1808:36

Summer creates feelings of joy and relief from hectic school schedules for most, but for about 30 percent of school-aged children, it causes feelings of dread or even fear. Statistics show that for high-risk students receive more than an education during the school year. Schools are their safe place where they are fed and feel safe each day. Part of becoming trauma-informed means moving beyond awareness to practical steps. This episode covers 5 ways to hedge against childhood adversity in the summer, whether or not you are an educator.

GRIT® Podcast - Episode 10 - How micro-insults and media shape identity in children: Healthy language swaps

2026-05-0110:48

Micro-insults are no new phenomenon. Lean in as we discuss what they are, the negative impacts they have on development and emotional well-being, and practical strategies to swap outdated slurs for upstanding language. From minimizing females to over-sexualizing them through media and language, to awareness and accountability, and letting kids be free from limiting shaming and blaming. It's time to double down on schools that feel safe - especially from micro-insults. Don't forget to access your free downloads, including Healthy Language Swaps and a helpful Family Media Guide.

GRIT® Podcast - Episode 9 - Moving the Needle: Benefits of Trauma-Informed MTSS Framework

2026-02-2507:29

In today's episode, we're talking about how sensory regulation through a trauma-informed multi-tiered system of supports is the missing link in moving the needle for student success at your school.My original research exposed that as a school counselor, I had spent over 500 hours on crisis intervention (putting out fires) in one academic calendar year. Statistically, knowing the prevalence of trauma in early childhood, I knew those hours weren't spent on willful disobedience, but on guiding students through survival strategies and fight-or-flight responses.Schools that don't implement trauma-informed best practices and sensory support are likely not buffering students from the 60 percent of dysregulation triggers in the school environment.That's why I created the Schools with GRIT® Trauma-Informed Schools Maturity Audit, a free download to help you assess the need at your school and leverage Title funding to move the needle for school climate and achievement in your district.Free Download Trauma-Informed Schools Maturity Audit:https://na2.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhDJA_ezzYln7EXqbR55ZVlY3SpMNpzzGjNsJ8qHjhOjuMYtgdiphjOOE7M68k8vg3A*Schools with GRIT® Guide:https://www.overcomingadversityllc.com/copy-of-online-trainings

GRIT® Podcast - Episode 8 - Screen Time's Impact on the Developing Brain

2026-01-2223:53

Given the prevalence of screen use in children under two years of age, as a champion for child development and well-being, the negative impacts must be addressed. There is a plethora of research that emphasizes the importance of healthy touch, serve-and-return patterns that build trust, and the chemical changes in the brain that either support or inhibit emotional regulation. We will discuss the growing divide between recommendations for screen use and secure attachment, and some practical strategies and activities that are more developmentally sound, particularly in supporting children with adverse childhood experiences. References: The 5 Cs of Screen Use: The American Academy of Pediatrics

GRIT Podcast - Guests with GRIT Tracy Redfearn

2024-09-0530:54

Join me as I welcome Tracy Redfearn on this episode of Guests with GRIT to highlight the power of protective factors within community partnerships. We discuss the prevalence of adversity impacting students today and the benefits of empowering educators and parents with tools for resilience. Pull up a seat and join the conversation on the benefits of creating safe spaces for children from hard places through trauma-informed schools and systems. Tracy shares the successes and struggles of advocacy and her new resource as a practical support for managing big feelings in children. For more information on Child and Family Resource Center and Tracy's book: https://www.childandfamilyresourcefoundation.com/ Join me on the Schools with GRIT journey: https://overcomingadversityllc.com SETT® MY FEELINGS": AN ACTIVITY BOOK & HEALING JOURNAL

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The GRIT® Podcast - Growing Resilience - Informed on Trauma