Witnessing Trauma: How Adults Shape Children’s Experiences
Transformative Paths
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 32 minutes
Children don’t need to be the direct target of harm to be deeply affected by trauma — often, what shapes them most is what they witness.In this episode of Transformative Paths, Wanda is joined by Dr. Anthony Garami, Board Certified Pediatrician, for a thoughtful conversation on how adult behavior during moments of stress, conflict, and crisis shapes a child’s sense of safety, emotional regulation, and long-term coping patterns.This discussion centers responsibility without blame, examining how awareness, repair, and accountability can interrupt cycles of harm — and how what children observe often becomes the blueprint they carry forward.Whether you’re reflecting on your own childhood or considering the impact you have on the children around you, this episode invites thoughtful awareness — and the possibility of change.Because change isn’t a destination — it’s a practice.
