In this episode, Dr. Patt van Eys provides an incredible foundation of understanding about psychiatric illnesses and the U.S. system for diagnosing and treating mental health concerns. Listeners will find this conversation SO helpful as Dr. Patti connects child development, attachment, and dissociation to the critical ages of neurological growth for babies 0-3 years of age. For those parenting or teaching children who are neurodiverse, this episode will bring clarity to new research around “developmental trauma” and how this phenomenon can manifest in adults. Dr. Patti regularly visits prison residents with death sentences, and works to explain how trauma, dissociation, and the brain’s protective instincts should be considered when assessing criminal behavior. ... Episode Highlights An introduction to Dr. Patti van Eys (2:58) DSM-5 and language evolution around developmental trauma (14:20) Early brain development and attachment (26:28) Understanding dissociation and developmental trauma disorder (35:39) Understanding children with adverse childhood experiences (53:17) Trauma, justice, and healing (1:01:36) ... For more information, details, and episode transcriptions, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠upwardlydependent.com/shownotes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ... Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kindred Exchange⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Become a monthly donor to support this show and our mission ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Think Orphan ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Learn more and listen to the podcast ⁠What Happened to You by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey - the trailblazers in the work of development trauma for the last 30 years Dr. Patti van Eys - Learn about her work and request a consultation Neurosequential Network - A biologically respectful approach to treating children ... Connect with Lauren ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a Review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Dr. Patti Linkedin / Website