The Voice of Hope with Dr. Ken Huey
Join Dr. Ken Huey on The Voice of Hope, where real stories and expert insights meet to inspire healing and transformation. With decades of experience in behavioral health and trauma therapy, Dr. Huey draws from his personal journey and professional expertise to offer practical advice for families, adoptees, and anyone seeking growth. Discover strategies to navigate trauma, build stronger relationships, and embrace hope in every episode. Tune in for thoughtful conversations that uplift and empower.
The Voice of Hope with Dr. Ken Huey
Ginger Healy - Trauma-Informed Care, Emotional Regulation & Hope
In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast, host Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Ginger Healy, MSW, LCSW - trauma therapist, author, and Program Director at the Attachment & Trauma Network.
Ginger shares her powerful personal and professional journey into trauma-informed care, exploring how attachment trauma impacts children and families, why emotional regulation is built through safe relationships, and how schools and educators can become more trauma-sensitive.
Together, they dive into:
- What emotional regulation really means
- The intersection of attachment trauma and behavior
- Misconceptions about trauma responses
- How parents and educators can support struggling children
- Where to find hope in the hardest moments
This conversation is filled with compassion, clarity, and practical tools for parents, educators, and anyone seeking to create safer, more connected environments.
00:14) Introduction
Ken introduces Ginger Healy, her background, and current work.
(01:02) Why trauma-informed care?
Ken: Tell us the why. Why trauma-informed care? What brought you to this world?
Ginger shares her personal story of adoption, parenting challenges, and her professional journey into trauma-informed care.
(04:43) What is emotional regulation?
Ken: Help our listeners understand—what does emotional regulation even mean in a professional, educational, or home setting?
Ginger explains the concept, the role of co-regulation, and why it’s a lifelong process.
(08:41) Attachment trauma & misconceptions
Ken: Talk to me a little bit about the intersection of attachment trauma and emotional regulation. And what’s the biggest misconception about attachment trauma?
Ginger unpacks the lasting impact of attachment trauma, how it shapes beliefs about self and the world, and why behaviors are often misunderstood.
(14:58) Creating trauma-sensitive schools
Ken: What do we do in schools to make them more trauma-sensitive?
Ginger emphasizes supporting educators first, so they can better support students.
(17:15) Inspiration for the Regulated and Relational Podcast
Ken: Tell me about the inspiration for your podcast, Ginger, and how it has evolved.
Ginger highlights the mission of combining therapeutic parenting and trauma-sensitive education.
(18:52) Starting place for parents
Ken: What do parents do when raising a child with attachment trauma? Where’s the starting place?
Ginger offers resources, small steps, and encouragement for overwhelmed parents.
(20:49) Finding hope in hard times
Ken: Can you tell us what gives you hope?
Ginger shares a recent personal story of finding hope through community support and compassion.
(25:25) Closing reflections
Ken reflects on Ginger’s impact, comparing her presence to the resonant effect of tuning forks—bringing connection and healing to others.
