Inner Skilled

Note: when I say I'm currently on retreat I recorded this reflection while on retreat (outside away from others)

(Ai assist:) In this conversation, Richard Tierney, a trauma recovery coach, discusses the importance of understanding trauma and mental health in children. He emphasizes that feelings and emotions should not be labeled as disorders but rather recognized as natural instincts. Richard shares his personal journey, insights on parenting, the role of spirituality in healing, and the need for supportive environments for children. He warns against the dangers of medicalizing mental health and advocates for teaching children to trust their instincts and express their feelings. The conversation highlights the importance of community, connection, and the responsibility of adults to nurture the emotional well-being of the next generation.0:00 – Introduction: Meet Trauma Recovery Coach Richard Tierney0:14 – Why Diagnosing Kids with Mental Disorders Is a Crime Against Humanity1:00 – Fight, Flight, Freeze: Your God-Given Instincts Are NOT Disorders2:50 – Teaching Children It’s Okay to Run, Hide, or Shut Down3:20 – The Impact of Parenting on Children’s Mental Health5:50 – Richard’s Personal Journey: Feeling Broken in a Loving Family8:53 – How Birth Experiences Shape Your Natural Stress Response11:57 – The Missing Fourth Response: Faith and the Role of Spirituality15:09 – Why Modern Mental Health Ignores the Soul and Healing the Past17:48 – Trust Your Instincts: It’s Okay to Hide in the Closet19:38 – The Global Mental Health Crisis: 290 Million Children at Risk20:46 – Practical Family Exercise: Practice Fight, Flight, Freeze & Faith Together23:11 – Removing God from Schools and Homes: The Biggest Mistake25:19 – The Power of a Simple Nightly Prayer Ritual for Peaceful Sleep30:41 – Lost Family Traditions and the Decline of Sunday as Family Day31:52 – Cultural Shifts: How Society Degraded the Family Unit35:40 – Bringing Instinct Training into Classrooms: A Teacher’s Role38:03 – Why Dissociation Is a Healthy Response, Not a Disorder43:13 – Adult Trauma vs. Childhood Responses: The Medication Trap46:43 – Richard’s Terrifying Experience Coming Off Psychiatric Medication51:08 – Asking God for Miracles: One Day (or One Hour) at a Time54:18 – Final Message to Parents: Protect Your Children, Teach Them to Speak Up58:00 – Richard’s Programs & How to Work With Him59:31 – Closing Thoughts: Look After the Children – They Are Our FutureReach him at richard@traumarecoveryanonymous.comBooks:trauma recovery anonymous: second edition https://www.amazon.com.au/trauma-recovery-second-richard-tierney-ebook/dp/B0DPM5N1FN/How To Live Stress & Anxiety Free, 24 Hours a Day https://www.amazon.fr/-/en/richard-tierney-ebook/dp/B0DNGLW129Takeaways:Children diagnosed with mental disorders are often misunderstood.Feelings and emotions are not disorders; they are instincts.Teaching children to express their feelings is crucial.Spirituality plays a significant role in healing.Coping mechanisms should be taught to children.The medicalization of mental health can be harmful.Parents must create a supportive environment for their children.Children need to learn to trust their instincts.Community and connection are vital for emotional well-being.We must prioritize the mental health of future generations.