Post-Traumatic Parenting

Break the Cycle and Become the Parent You Always Wanted to Be

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Pub Date Jul 01 2025 | Archive Date Not set

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Description

"I want to parent differently than the way I was parented; I know what not to do, but I'm not so sure about what I should do."

Every good parent wants to create relationships with their children that are filled with joy, connection, and healthy attachment. Yet well-meaning but traumatized parents--those who suffered as children or who are dealing with traumatic events as adults--tend to see the world from a survival point of view. If that's you, you might suspect that your own trauma is negatively influencing your parenting behaviors. Where can you turn for support and wisdom?

Post-Traumatic Parenting goes far beyond the fad social-media trends like "gentle" and "responsive" parenting to provide a clear, easy-to-follow, and substantive guide, offering both what to do and why it works, so traumatized parents can create the kind of relationship they want with their children of any age. In this book, you'll learn how to properly adjust your techniques and strategies, act in accordance with your defined parenting values, and, best of all, create your own survival strategies and flip them into your parenting superpower.

Experienced, renowned traumatic parenting expert, workshop leader, speaker, and founder of the Center for Psychological Growth, a large children's therapeutic practice in New Jersey, child psychologist Dr. Robyn Koslowitz directly explains exactly how every post-traumatic parent can reverse the damage from their own traumas and forge a strong, healthy relationship with their children. Finally, you can find true joy in the day-to-day of parenting. It's time to recognize that post-traumatic parenting is a deep, authentic, powerful healing journey. It features easy-to-follow instructions, along with simple tools, to help you effectively parent your children, no matter what happened in the past. Let Post-Traumatic Parenting help you break the cycle, enjoy the journey, and create healthy, joyful, dynamic, lasting relationships with your children. It is a singular guide to becoming the parent you always wanted to be.

"I want to parent differently than the way I was parented; I know what not to do, but I'm not so sure about what I should do."

Every good parent wants to create relationships with their children...


Advance Praise

“This book is an emotional road map for any parent trying to break generational cycles. Dr. Robyn Koslowitz is bringing light to such an important topic. By telling her story, she tells the story of so many others. In this space, we can truly heal. We are all just walking each other home (Rumi) This book is an example of just that.”
Kimberly Shannon Murphy, award-winning stuntwoman and author of Glimmer: A Story of Survival, Hope and Healing  

“To the millions of parents who feel alone carrying childhood trauma into their parenting—Dr. Robyn Koslowitz’s Post-Traumatic Parenting is the gift and guide they need. In this completely original book, full of heart and scientifically proven methods, parents will find a home with hope and direction. Reading this book won’t just give parents ideas about healing; they will feel themselves healing through the compassionate anecdotes and strategies that fill every page. Dr. Koslowitz’s wise words provide an antidote to the isolation and even shame that parents working through trauma feel, and lay out clearly ‘in the heat of the moment’ steps to create connection between yourself and your child, compassionately lighting up the way to help you be the parent you want to be.” 
Tamar Chansky, PhD, author of Freeing Yourself from Anxiety and Freeing Your Child from Anxiety 

“Robyn Koslowitz’s book finally brings attention to the effects of trauma on parenting and its impact on children. Perfect for parents who worry that their trauma could adversely affect their children, who have trouble saying ‘no,’ or who feel they have to be perfect at parenting in order to spare their children. Koslowitz aims to put an end to the effects of intergenerational trauma.” 
Janina Fisher, PhD, author of Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors and Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma 

 “This is the book that I have been waiting for! It offers exactly the kind of wisdom and guidance that post-traumatic parents need as they strive to be their best selves in caring for their children. Koslowitz has written a book that is accessible, eye-opening, and inspiring. She shares her own story in the service of helping others heal, offering validation, explanation, and direction for those who are struggling to change lifelong, trauma-related patterns.” 
Deborah L. Korn, PsyD, clinical psychologist and trauma specialist; coauthor of Every Memory Deserves Respect: EMDR the Proven Trauma Therapy with the Power to Heal 

“If you have ever experienced trauma, this book is a must-read. Post-traumatic parenting is a vital resource that empowers parents to transform their challenges into strength and connection.” 
Nicole Amoyal Pensak, PhD, PMH-C, clinical psychologist and author of Rattled: How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain 

Post-Traumatic Parenting is amazing. I’ve been impressed in ways that were quite surprising—especially in having it evoke emotions and experiences related to being a parent and the (now adult) child of parents who were themselves traumatized. There were times, while reading, that I felt overwhelmed by tears, as I felt myself becoming increasingly compassionate toward my children, my parents, and—most difficult of all—myself. I found myself feeling more open to considering how a history of experiencing trauma affects our parenting, and what this means for me and my patients in our understanding of ourselves in the context of a larger culture.” 
Mark B. Borg, PhD, author of Don’t Be a Dick 

“Parenting under the best of circumstances is demanding! The challenges become particularly pronounced when parents have experienced trauma in their own youth. In her book, Dr. Koslowitz comprehensively explains how parents can heal from their own trauma so that they can be more emotionally responsive and available to their children. In user-friendly language, she explains how post-traumatic parenting can manifest itself in different ways, and then offers practical healing strategies. Post-traumatic parenting has not received enough attention in the mental health field. Fortunately, Dr. Koslowitz’s book fills that gap.” 
Sandee McClowry, PhD, RN, FAAN, developer of New INSIGHTS into Children’s Temperament and professor emerita, New York University  

“If you’ve ever felt burdened by your past and questioned your ability to parent differently, Post-Traumatic Parenting is the encouraging, insightful, and healing companion you need to finally break the cycle and become the parent you’ve always wanted to be. This book is a must-read for any parent ready to embark on a journey of transformation and hope. For today’s parents, it’s a book that we have all been waiting for.” 
Shimon Russell, LCSW  

“What we've experienced growing up colors how we parent our own children. And for people who have experienced trauma, the echoes can be especially loud. Dr. Robyn Koslowitz explains with deep compassion the links between our past and our present experiences, and she offers concrete and immediately usable guidance to help parents show up for their kids in a way that fits their deepest values. This book provides both an explanation for why trauma may be the hidden factor in your parenting struggles, and more importantly, what to do about it. I strongly recommend this caring and practical book for any parent who wants to move beyond their traumatic past toward greater understanding and more empowered and empowering relationships with their children.” 
Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, creator the the Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic podcast 

“This book is an emotional road map for any parent trying to break generational cycles. Dr. Robyn Koslowitz is bringing light to such an important topic. By telling her story, she tells the story of...


Marketing Plan

National and online publicity campaign to parenting, health, and psychology media

Trade and consumer advertising

Social media and digital campaign targeting parents and those who have experienced trauma, gentle parenting, self-help readers, and those who follow health and psychology media

Podcast promotion (Post-Traumatic Parenting podcast)

Parenting influencer outreach

Seasonal promotional opportunities, including Mental Health Awareness Month, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and PTSD National Awareness Month (June)

National and online publicity campaign to parenting, health, and psychology media

Trade and consumer advertising

Social media and digital campaign targeting parents and those who have experienced...


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ISBN 9798889831174
PRICE $26.99 (USD)
PAGES 248

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