When Healing Becomes a Calling with Stacey Burgess

In this final episode of season one of The Fallout Chronicles podcast, co-hosts Michelle and Marta reflect on the season’s journey and introduce their special guest, Stacey Burgess, a licensed clinical social worker with over two decades of experience in trauma therapy. Stacey discusses her impactful book 'Empowering Children of Incarcerated Parents,' which provides practical exercises for children aged 7-12. She shares personal experiences and professional insights on trauma, including the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in children, and therapeutic approaches like EMDR and somatic therapy. Stacey also opens up about her own challenges and strategies adopted while raising and adopting children from foster care, one of whom is currently incarcerated. Her dialogue offers educators, parents, and therapists valuable strategies for helping children navigate trauma and envision a hopeful future.