Building Emotional Resilience in Children: Insights with Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst

Alka Sharma welcomes Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst to discuss emotional needs and developmental differences in early childhood. The conversation explores the impact of trauma on young children and therapeutic approaches to address it. Emphasizing resilience and emotional health, they delve into writing with empathy and tackling childhood isolation. Dr. Vanderhorst highlights trends in trauma-informed care and the significance of group support. They discuss personal journeys through trauma, the importance of past experiences in therapy, and how preschoolers respond to trauma, fostering emotional brilliance. The episode concludes with ways to connect with Dr. Vanderhorst and closing remarks. (0:00) Introduction and episode overview with Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst (1:43) Understanding emotional needs and developmental differences in early childhood (5:47) Impact and therapeutic approaches for early childhood trauma (20:33) Building resilience and emotional health in children (26:51) Writing with empathy and addressing childhood isolation (32:05) Trends in trauma-informed care and the role of group support (36:15) Personal journeys through trauma and the importance of past experiences in therapy (42:29) Responses of preschoolers to trauma and fostering emotional brilliance (47:48) Connect with Dr. Vanderhorst and closing remarks