Inspired Parenting
Parenting from an Attachment and Trauma Perspective
Join Dafna Lender for a Free Four-Part Monthly Series
Parenthood can be an incredibly challenging journey, often leaving even the most capable individuals feeling overwhelmed while navigating the complexities of their child’s behavior and the strains on their relationship. It’s not uncommon to experience feelings of resentment, hopelessness, or frustration regarding your role as a parent. You might have explored countless parenting books, committed to remaining calm and understanding, only to find yourself in moments of emotional turmoil when faced with a rejecting teenager or a child engaging in destructive behavior.
In these frustrating times, it’s essential to step back and examine the situation through the lenses of attachment and trauma. This approach offers valuable insights and practical techniques to deepen your understanding of both yourself and your child, ultimately fostering a more peaceful and connected relationship.
Our program welcomes anyone who interacts with children—parents, guardians, and professionals alike—seeking to enhance their relationships and navigate the challenges of parenting with empathy and effectiveness. Join us to discover tools that can empower you and support your child’s emotional well-being.
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Session schedule
All sessions are on Wednesdays from 12:00 – 1:15 PM Eastern Time –
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February 18 – Session 1: How to incorporate more playfulness into day-to-day parenting
March 18 – Session 2: How to handle behavior problems like lying, stealing, and aggression from an attachment perspective
April 8 – Session 3: How to regulate yourself as a parent before responding to your child’s negative behaviors
May 6 – Session 4: How to read your child’s non-verbal communication and respond to kids who can’t explain their behaviors
Replays are available below and on the TRF YouTube channel.
Dafna Lender
Dafna is a family therapy expert and attachment specialist. Dafna is an international trainer and supervisor for practitioners who work with children and families. Dafna’s expertise is drawn from 28 years of working with families in many settings: at-risk after school programs, therapeutic foster care, in-home crisis stabilization, residential care and private practice.
Dafna is author of Integrative Attachment Family Therapy (2023) and the co-author of Theraplay the Practitioner’s Guide (2020). She teaches and supervises clinicians in 15 countries in 4 languages: English, Hebrew, French and Spanish. https://www.dafnalender.com/
Session Replays
You can watch a selection of the 2023 replays below.
2026 sessions will be added to the list as soon as they are available. Remember to check back
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