Stephan Friedrich – Overcoming our Childhood Traumatic Past and Reinventing our Future
Stephan Friedrich is the founder of Knightlamp Consulting and Psychology, and is one of Australia’s leading proponents of trauma-informed behavior support. His career spans over 30 years of work with young people with severe behavior in Australia and has included children in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. He has assisted thousands of parents, foster carers and teachers in understanding and improving extremely challenging behaviors caused by early childhood adversity and infant trauma.
Today, Stephen Friedrich shares his journey of migrating from Colombia to Australia at a young age, highlighting the contrast between his unstable early life and the safety he found in his new home. He discusses how early experiences shape resilience and independence, explaining the impact of developmental trauma on a child’s physiological and psychological development.
Larry then shares his own experiences with childhood trauma, and Stephen provides feedback on the importance of early positive influences and supportive relationships. He discusses the concept of intergenerational trauma and the need for fathers to address their trauma to prevent passing it on to their children. The episode concludes with advice for fathers on seeking help and creating a supportive environment for their children, emphasizing that healing and resilience are possible with the right support and self-awareness.
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Larry’s Takeaways
- Stability at home fosters child resilience.
- Developmental trauma impacts lifelong behavior.
- Therapeutic care essential for trauma recovery.
What You’ll Learn
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:23 Childhood Memories and Migration
00:03:09 Growing Up in Different Countries
00:05:01 Impact of Traumatic Events
00:07:30 Resilience and Stability
00:09:26 Building True Independence
00:11:59 Understanding Trauma
00:26:04 Post-Traumatic Stress and Trauma Management
00:36:23 Intolerance to Success and Relational Template
00:49:07 Importance of Addressing Childhood Trauma
00:53:05 Ramifications of Unaddressed Trauma
Links
Use Code “DADEDGE” for 30% DISCOUNT to Trauma Informed Behaviour Support Course here 👉 www.knightlamp-institute.teachable.com
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