Jerry Moe | How children make sense of trauma

‘Children make up a stories so their trauma makes sense’

| January 25, 2022

Jerry Moe | How children make sense of trauma

Today we talked to Jerry Moe. Jerry is a hugely respected figure across the world. He is someone who has changed the way the world talks about alcoholism and its effects on the family.

It was a great honour to get to sit down with him for an hour. Settle down for this one. Everything Jerry says is filled with brilliant insight and experience.

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Jerry Moe | How children make sense of trauma

'Children make up a stories so their trauma makes sense'

Jerry Moe | How children make sense of trauma

'Children make up a stories so their trauma makes sense'

Jerry Moe | How children make sense of trauma

Today we talked to Jerry Moe. Jerry is a hugely respected figure across the world. He is someone who has changed the way the world talks about alcoholism and its effects on the family.

It was a great honour to get to sit down with him for an hour. Settle down for this one. Everything Jerry says is filled with brilliant insight and experience.

If you enjoyed this video, please like, subscribe and leave a comment in the Youtube comments page. Why not check out the other Lunchtime Lives on our Youtube page and subscribe to the page to hear about future episodes.

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Parental Substance Use: Supporting School Aged Children

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5-Step Self-Help Handbook for Family Members

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Find Your Oasis – A collection of writing from those affected

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