What if one of the most powerful things a parent can give a child isn’t another lesson, rule, or solution—but simply their undivided attention?
In this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha welcomes Dr. Brandi Hawk, a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with children who have experienced trauma and families navigating difficult behaviors and relationships.
Dr. Brandi shares what her work with traumatized children has taught her about healing, the importance of the parent-child relationship, and why trauma does not have to define a child’s future. She also explains PC Care, a seven-week parenting intervention designed to help parents and children strengthen communication, emotional regulation, cooperation, and connection.
The conversation also explores how parents can create a supportive environment after trauma without becoming overprotective, and why something as simple as five minutes of undivided attention each day can make a profound difference.
✅ Dr. Brandi Hawk’s journey into child psychology and trauma work
✅ What working with traumatized children has taught her about healing
✅ Why trauma does not have to define a child’s future
✅ How trauma can affect the brain, nervous system, behavior, and relationships
✅ Why love, care, relationships, and supportive environments matter in healing
✅ How parents can create safety without becoming overly protective
✅ Why children still need opportunities to explore, make mistakes, and learn
✅ What PC Care is and how the seven-week intervention works
✅ How parents and children learn better communication and emotional regulation
✅ Why real-time coaching can help parents discover what works for their child
✅ How Dr. Brandi’s work has evolved through research and practice
✅ The inspiration behind The Nerdy Psychologist Book Club podcast
✅ How fantasy and dystopian books can help people understand psychology
✅ Why studying fictional characters can make self-reflection less intimidating
✅ How parents can strengthen their relationship with their children during difficult seasons
✅ Why five minutes of daily undivided attention can make a child feel seen and wanted
✅ How following a child’s play can strengthen connection and communication
✅ Why strong parent-child relationships can make children more open to difficult conversations
✅ How parents can build healthier, more connected families
Hosted by Amb. Elisha, this conversation explores childhood trauma, parenting, psychology, emotional healing, parent-child relationships, emotional regulation, communication, personal growth, and the power of meaningful connection.
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