Your Kids Feel It Too: The Truth About Betrayal Trauma in Families - with Morgan Ellsworth

About this episode

This episode discusses the effects of betrayal trauma on children and offers insights and tools for parents navigating this complex issue.

Betrayal trauma doesn’t just affect couples—it impacts children in ways many families don’t fully understand. This week we welcome Morgan Ellsworth, a fellow Choose Recovery Services coach and expert in helping children, teens, and families find clarity and hope after betrayal. In Part 3 of this series, we explore: The emotional world of teens navigating betrayal Why kids create their own narratives (and often blame themselves) How to give your children clarity without overwhelming them What healthy emotional support actually looks like If you’re a parent trying to protect your kids while healing yourself, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical tools. Listen to Part 1 and Part 2 . Connect with Morgan Ellsworth : Healing Betrayed Families podcast Chapters 1:12 Meet Morgan Ellsworth 10:12 Kids Mirror Trauma Responses 12:31 Giving Teens Language 16:05 Communication 26:19 Validating Kids’ Emotions 31:35 Kids Process Reality Differently Register Now! ***Use promo code PODCAST150 to get $150 off when you register for any Choose intensive or retreat in 2026!*** 🦋 Rise, Renew, Restore Somatic Healing Retreat in Costa Rica - Ready to experience deep somatic healing? Join…

People in this episode

Hosts: Alana Gordon, Amie Woolsey

Guest: Morgan Ellsworth

Topics covered

• betrayal trauma
• impact on children
• emotional support
• parenting
• communication
• narratives in trauma

Keywords

• betrayal trauma
• children
• teens
• emotional support
• communication
• parenting
• narratives

Sponsors

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Organizations: Choose Recovery Services

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