Arleen Tyndall - Photographed by Aji Mahareshi at my great grandparents’ old theatre, Bioskop Indra, in Denpasar, Bali
Breaking Generational Trauma Through Conscious Parenting: My Brainz Magazine Interview
After 25 years as a trauma-informed clinical pharmacist serving people affected by addiction in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, I became a mother and discovered that my own unhealed wounds were shaping how I parented. I was easily triggered by my child, and I realized I was passing generational cycles on to them. It became clear to me that Conscious Parenting is trauma-informed parenting.
In this interview with Brainz Magazine, I share what I’ve learned about breaking generational trauma and creating a more connected family:
Emotional safety prevents trauma. When children can feel and move through their emotions without fear of judgment or punishment, we build their resilience and help protect them from future mental health and addiction struggles.
Behavior is communication. A child’s behavior isn’t a problem to fix. It’s a message to understand. Conscious parenting is not permissive parenting. It is built on connection over control.
Your body signals your triggers. Through Somatic Alignment, parents learn to notice a racing heart, a clenched jaw, or a tight chest, and to calm their nervous system before reacting.
Teens need presence, not advice. Listening, space for autonomy, and a non-judgmental home help rebuild trust and keep the door open for connection.
Look inward. Parenting isn’t about what we DO. It’s about how we are BEING in the presence of our children.
Today I coach parents with practical nervous system co-regulation tools that build calm and confidence. Ask me how.
