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Reparenting The Inner Child

A Masterclass on Building Resilience and Healing Childhood Trauma
Featuring: Jennifer Hays-Grudo, PhD & Amanda Sheffield Morris, PhD

Reparenting The Inner Child

Featuring Jennifer Hays-Grudo, Phd & Amanda Sheffield Morris, PhD

Reparenting The Inner Child

PRESENTED BY JENNIFER HAYS-GRUDO, PHD & AMANDA SHEFFIELD MORRIS, PHD​

Reparenting the Inner Child: A Masterclass on Building Resilience and Healing Childhood Trauma is a transformative educational series created by Wholehearted.org with Dr. Jennifer Hays-Grudo and Dr. Amanda Sheffield Morris, two renowned developmental psychologists and trauma experts who co-developed PACEs (Protective and Compensatory Experiences). This profound 16-part program invites mental health & wellness professionals into an evidence-based, compassionate journey of healing, exploring how Adverse Child Experiences (ACEs) and Protective And Compensatory Experiences (PACEs) shape our lives. Viewers will gain invaluable tools to help clients navigate trauma, build resilience, and reconnect with their authentic selves through the practice of reparenting. This masterclass offers professional growth,and also personal insight, helping mental health professionals foster a deeper, more compassionate approach to healing.

  • PROGRAM DETAILS:
  • VIDEO
  • 380 Minutes
  • 16 Episodes
  • Additional Reading
  • Professional Development
  • Continuing Education
  • TARGET AUDIENCE:
  • Mental Health Professionals
  • Wellness Professionals
  • Therapists
  • Social Workers
  • Counselors
  • Educators
  • Childhood Development Specialists
  • Researchers
  • Coaches
  • Graduate Students
  • TOPICS COVERED:
  • Trauma
  • Resilience
  • ACES: Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • PACES: Protective And Compensatory Experiences
  • ChAACES: Childhood Adaptations to ACEs
  • GrAACES: Grownup Adaptations to ACEs
  • Client-Centered
  • Self-Care
  • Vices & Virtues

This masterclass brings decades of trauma and resilience research to life in a warm, practical, and deeply human format that will elevate both your clinical work and your personal growth through the transformative power of Protective And Compensatory Experiences.

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MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THE COURSE.

*Active Professional Members may request access to full course materials while their membership is active.
 
Please note: This program is not available to Self-Help Members.

PROGRAM DETAILS

“Healing doesn’t begin by fixing what’s broken, but by honoring what survived.”
– Jennifer Hays-Grudo, PhD

Reparenting the Inner Child: A Masterclass on Building Resilience and Healing Childhood Trauma is an extraordinary, deeply compassionate program that guides professional healers into the heart of trauma-informed care. Through 16 carefully curated episodes, Dr. Jennifer Hays-Grudo and Dr. Amanda Sheffield Morris, world renowned trauma experts, developmental psychologists, and co-developers of PACEs (Protective and Compensatory Experiences), bring decades of research and wisdom into a warm, science-based framework for healing.

At its core, this Wholehearted masterclass is about understanding the unseen wounds we carry from childhood and learning how to transform those scars into resilience. It offers therapists powerful insights into how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) leaves lasting imprints on the brain and body, while also introducing the healing potential of Protective and Compensatory Experiences (PACEs), the innovative framework developed by the presenters. PACEs are the small steps that bring about profound healing, offering pathways to reconnect with our authentic selves, and build lasting resilience.

Therapists will not only learn to guide their clients on this healing journey but will also uncover ways to nurture their own growth. Through mindfulness practices, reflective exercises, and practical therapeutic tools, this masterclass provides a holistic approach to helping clients reclaim their inner strength, navigate trauma, and build meaningful, compassionate lives. This is more than professional development; it’s an invitation to deepen our collective understanding of healing and resilience, to build a legacy of love and transformation in our work with others.

Reparenting the Inner Child stands as a flagship program, reflecting the highest standards of compassion, trauma-informed care, and scientific rigor. It is designed with painstaking attention to detail, ensuring every element nurtures both personal and professional growth. The program is a true labor of love, created to foster deep healing and to equip therapists with the tools needed to help clients transcend their trauma.

Resilience is not the absence of adversity. It is the presence of connection, compassion, and possibility.

~ Amanda Sheffield Morris, PhD

OVERVIEW OF EPISODES

  • Part One: Introduction

    • Reparenting The Inner Child
    • 14 Minutes

    “We often think of trauma as a moment, but for most people, trauma is a way of being in the world that was shaped long before they had a choice.”

    Dr. Jennifer Hays-Grudo and Dr. Amanda Sheffield Morris invite us to explore the depths of human experience, focusing on the unseen wounds carried from childhood. Through the lens of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), they offer a compassionate understanding of how early life adversities shape our minds, bodies, and relationships. The episode introduces the possibility of healing through the cultivation of PACEs (Protective and Compensatory Experiences), which serve as a foundation for resilience. Therapists are guided to recognize that healing is not simply about treating symptoms but addressing the core developmental needs that were unmet in early life.

  • Part Two: The Theory of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

    • Reparenting The Inner Child
    • 32 Minutes

      “The question isn’t just what happened to you, but what was missing that you needed.”
    We explore the origins of the groundbreaking ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) research, sharing how childhood trauma, often hidden or minimized, profoundly shapes our physical and emotional health. By unpacking the story of ACEs through real-life examples and scientific findings, the presenters emphasize how these early experiences leave an indelible imprint on our bodies, leading to long-term health issues. Yet, the message is clear: ACEs are not our destiny. Healing is possible through understanding, mindfulness, and the cultivation of protective experiences.

  • Part Three: The Whole Picture: Protective And Compensatory Experiences (PACEs)

    • Reparenting The Inner Child
    • 15 Minutes

      “Adverse experiences shape our biology, but it’s the presence of protective relationships that shape our capacity to heal.”
    An example of shared adversity, the global hardship shared during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on its impact on adolescents and families. The research shows that while many experienced increased anxiety, depression, and loneliness, resilience was found in supportive relationships and protective experiences. These Protective and Compensatory Experiences (PACEs), like strong family bonds and community involvement, acted as vital buffers against the negative psychological effects of the pandemic.

  • Part Four: Effects of Chronic Stress

    • Reparenting The Inner Child
    • 19 Minutes

      “Stress becomes toxic when it’s chronic and we feel alone in it. Healing begins when we feel safe enough to connect.”
    We explore how the stress our bodies are wired to endure, once a tool for survival, can over time become a source of harm. Chronic stress rewires the brain, damages the immune system, and leaves deep imprints on both body and mind. But just as stress can wound, healing comes through connection and presence. Dr. Morris shows us how love, trust, and meaningful relationships provide the path to recovery, softening the edges of life’s inevitable hardships.

  • Part Five: ACEs & PACEs Group Discussion

    • Reparenting The Inner Child
    • 18 Minutes
    “The weight we carry isn’t just from the trauma itself, but from the silence we wrapped around it.”

    The profound influence of both Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Protective and Compensatory Experiences (PACEs). Through reflective discussions, participants uncover how resilience can arise from the balance between trauma and the presence of supportive, meaningful relationships. The conversation emphasizes how these factors shape not only survival but also personal growth and healing.

  • Part Six: PACEs Demonstration & Discussion

    • Reparenting The Inner Child
    • 19 Minutes
    “Even a single moment of compassion, a single steady adult, can begin to change the story a child tells themselves.”

    We engage in a powerful demonstration and discussion of PACEs (Protective and Compensatory Experiences). Participants reflect on how these experiences, when integrated into their lives, have counterbalanced the weight of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). The conversation highlights the transformative potential of PACEs in healing, resilience, and personal growth.

  • Part Seven: ChAACEs: Childhood Adaptations to ACEs

    • Reparenting The Inner Child
    • 28 Minutes
    “Our childhood adaptations were brilliant acts of survival. But survival is not the same as living.”

    We examine childhood adaptations to ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), encouraging participants to reflect on how they coped with early adversity. The session delves into how these survival strategies, while initially protective, often lead to long-term challenges. Through mindfulness practices and personal storytelling, this episode provides insight into how trauma shapes our responses and how we can begin to transform them.

  • Part Eight: Exploring ChAACES: Discussion & Sharing

    • Reparenting The Inner Child
    • 17 Minutes

    How childhood adaptations to ACEs shape patterns of behavior and coping into adulthood. Through reflective discussion, participants explore which adaptations served as short-term survival strategies and how these behaviors continue to influence their lives today. The session encourages a deeper awareness of family dynamics, secrecy, and resilience, helping therapists guide clients in making conscious choices about which patterns to keep and which to release.

  • Part Nine: Choosing Your Hard

    • Reparenting The Inner Child
    • 20 Minutes

    In this heartfelt episode, we explore how we can choose our response to life’s inevitable challenges. Through a guided mindfulness practice and a deeply personal story of love, loss, and healing, we learn how to recognize outdated coping mechanisms and make room for healthier, more compassionate ways of being. This episode highlights that while hardship is unavoidable, we have the power to decide how we navigate it—and in doing so, we reclaim our sense of agency, resilience, and capacity for growth.

  • Part Ten: Exploring GrAACEs: Grownup Adaptations to ACEs

    • Reparenting The Inner Child
    • 13 Minutes

    In this episode, we explore how Grownup Adaptations to ACEs (GrAACEs) provide a framework for acknowledging the ways in which we can continue healing from our childhood trauma as adults. Through personal stories of growth, participants reflect on the power of adult coping mechanisms and how they can consciously choose to move beyond maladaptive behaviors developed in childhood.

  • Episode Eleven: Inherited Trauma: How Epigenetics & Intergenerational Trauma Shapes Emotional Regulation

    • Reparenting The Inner Child
    • 32 Minutes
    Dr. Amanda Sheffield Morris dives into how stress hormones, such as cortisol, affect our ability to regulate emotions and maintain healthy relationships. They emphasize how intergenerational trauma and protective factors, often referred to as “ghosts and angels in the nursery”, shape our parenting practices and emotional responses. This session highlights the importance of recognizing these patterns and learning how to rewire our emotional responses to foster healthier relationships.

  • Episode Twelve: Intergenerational PACEs: Understanding Trauma and Resilience in Families

    • Reparenting The Inner Child
    • 18 Minutes
    In this episode, we explore the generational patterns of trauma and resilience, specifically how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and protective factors (PACEs) shape family dynamics over time. The presenters share their personal experiences with generational adversity, illustrating the deep connection between inherited trauma and the role of resilience-building practices. By recognizing both harmful and healing patterns, therapists can guide their clients toward breaking cycles of trauma and fostering resilience through meaningful interventions.

  • Episode Thirteen: The Resilient Brain: Creating PACEs Plans

    • Reparenting The Inner Child
    • 44 Minutes
    Episode thirteen explores the profound impact of nurturing environments on our stress response systems, emphasizing the importance of resilience-building practices in adulthood. Through guided meditation, participants visualize themselves surrounded by love and compassion, leading into a discussion on how we can actively grow new neurons through practices like physical activity, nutrition, meaningful relationships, and managing stress. The episode stresses that our brains are continually evolving, and with intentional practices, we can reshape our biology to foster resilience and well-being.

  • Episode Fourteen: Virtues & Vices: A Deep Dive Into Ourselves

    • Reparenting The Inner Child
    • 43 Minutes
    In this episode, we explore the process of deep personal transformation through the practice of open mind, heart, and will. By guiding participants through a powerful meditation, we aim to help them move beyond the surface and confront the deep-seated patterns, fears, and judgments that keep them from becoming their best selves. This practice offers a pathway for healing past trauma, breaking unhelpful habits, and fostering new perspectives, encouraging a compassionate and mindful approach to change.

  • Episode Fifteen: Once Upon a Time: Creating A Resilience Narrative

    • Reparenting The Inner Child
    • 21 Minutes
    In this episode, we explore how fairytales provide a framework for understanding universal human needs, fears, and virtues. Through personal storytelling, participants are invited to rewrite their own “fairytales”, recasting their experiences of adversity, trauma, and growth. This method helps transform painful narratives into empowering stories of resilience, where virtues like perseverance, compassion, and creativity become the driving forces toward healing and fulfillment. Therapists will gain insights into using this storytelling technique with clients, encouraging them to embrace their role as the hero of their own story.

  • Episode Sixteen: Beyond Trauma: Creating Resilient & Trauma-Informed Communities

    • Reparenting The Inner Child
    • 27 Minutes

    The final episode guides viewers through a loving-kindness meditation, offering a space for healing and compassion. By directing positive wishes towards oneself, family, community, and all beings, it fosters a deeper sense of connection and safety. The meditation introduces the importance of shifting from judgment to empathy, inviting us to see behaviors as responses to trauma. Therapists can utilize this meditation to help clients reconnect with their inner strength and cultivate self-compassion as they navigate trauma recovery.

Jennifer Hays-Grudo, PhD

Wholehearted Thought Leader
Developmental Psychologist, Author, Professor

  • Notable Works:
  • Director, Center for Integrative Research on Childhood Adversity (CIRCA)
  • Tulsa Children’s Project (2008–2013)
  • Co-Creator of the PACEs Framework
  • Mass Media:
  • Balanced Parenting Series
  • Raising A Resilient Child (late 2025)
  • Raising A Resilient Child in a World of Adversity
  • Adverse and Protective Childhood Experiences

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

“The nervous system listens to the language of love, safety, and presence before it ever hears our words.”

Dr. Jennifer Hays-Grudo is a Regents Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences and a nationally recognized leader in the science of trauma, resilience, and childhood adversity. She serves as the Director and Principal Investigator of the NIH-funded Center for Integrative Research on Childhood Adversity (CIRCA), where she leads groundbreaking research on the impact of trauma and poverty on children’s health and development.

At Wholehearted, Dr. Hays-Grudo’s work is foundational to the creation of Reparenting the Inner Child, a flagship masterclass designed to bring the latest scientific understanding of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and PACEs (Protective and Compensatory Experiences) into the hands of therapists and healing professionals. She is a co-developer of the PACEs framework, which broadens the lens of trauma-informed care by focusing on the protective relationships and environments that buffer against adversity.

Drawing from decades of research and fieldwork, including her leadership on the Tulsa Children’s Project and her co-authorship of Adverse and Protective Childhood Experiences: A Developmental Perspective, Dr. Hays-Grudo brings a rare combination of scientific rigor and deep compassion to this program. Her voice in the series serves as both educator and advocate, helping viewers understand the science of trauma in a way that is accessible, empowering, and profoundly human.

Her contributions to Reparenting the Inner Child reflect Wholehearted’s commitment to honoring lived experience, healing relationships, and the science of hope. For Dr. Hays-Grudo, this program is not just about data, it’s about making healing possible and accelerating access to ground-breaking and life changing research.

More About Jennifer

Amanda Sheffield Morris, PhD

Wholehearted Thought Leader
Developmental Scientist, Resilience Researcher, Author, Professor

  • Notable Works:
  • Principal Investigator, HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study
  • Contributor, Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study
  • Co-Creator of the PACEs Framework
  • Mass Media:
  • Balanced Parenting Series
  • Raising A Resilient Child (late 2025)
  • Raising A Resilient Child in a World of Adversity
  • Adverse and Protective Childhood Experiences

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

“ACEs may shape our beginnings, but PACEs help us rewrite the story.”

Dr. Amanda Sheffield Morris is the George Kaiser Family Foundation Chair and a Regents Professor in the Department of Psychology at Oklahoma State University. As one of the country’s leading developmental scientists in the study of parenting, emotion regulation, and resilience, Dr. Morris is a co-creator of the PACEs framework and a co-author of the book Adverse and Protective Childhood Experiences: A Developmental Perspective, a work that directly informed the structure and heart of Reparenting the Inner Child, a Wholehearted.org’s flagship masterclass.

Her research has spanned multiple NIH-funded projects, including her role as Principal Investigator in the HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study and contributor to the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study. With decades of experience mentoring clinicians, educators, and researchers, Dr. Morris brings both depth and warmth to the therapeutic insights shared throughout the program.

In Reparenting the Inner Child, Dr. Morris guides therapists through a powerful process of understanding how childhood trauma affects not just behavior, but biology and belief systems. Her emphasis on emotion regulation, attachment, and intergenerational healing offers therapists practical tools rooted in the latest developmental neuroscience. With her guidance, the program becomes more than a masterclass, it becomes a healing practice in itself.

At Wholehearted, we are honored to share Dr. Morris’s expertise in this uniquely immersive and transformational format. Her work is not only reshaping the field of developmental psychology, but also bringing hope and clarity to therapists and caregivers navigating the complex realities of trauma and resilience.

More About Amanda

"When we see behavior through the lens of 'what happened to you' instead of 'what's wrong with you,' healing becomes possible."

  • PROGRAM AUTHOR: AJ Foxx
  • A/V PRODUCTION TEAM: Kyle Spencer, Sterling Knight, Ethan Webster, Michael Dugan, Colt Warren, Ethan Ireland,
  • PHOTOGRAPHY: Lukas Foxx
  • CREATIVE, ART, AND SET: AJ Foxx, Kyle Spencer, Sterling Knight, Lukas Foxx
  • POST PRODUCTION & EDITING: Kyle Spencer, Tanner Mets, Kevin Milvik, Robin Livingston, Josh Gonyea-Reding
  • GRAPHIC DESIGN: Jazmine Walker, Kyle Spencer
  • TEAM SUPPORT, TECH, & PUBLISHING: Kevin Milvik, Dr. Julie Chatigny, Tom White
  • PROGRAM TITLE: Reparenting The Inner Child
  • PRESENTED BY: Jennifer Hays-Grudo, PhD & Amanda Sheffield Morris, PhD
  • YEAR PUBLISHED: 2025
  • PUBLISHER: Wholehearted Publishing
  • PRODUCED BY: AJ Foxx
  • LANGUAGE: English, English Subtitles
  • WITH GRATITUDE & LOVE FOR:
  • The dedicated team at Wholehearted.org
  • Jennifer & Amanda, for their excellence, integrity, support, wisdom, & steadfast dedication to science & humanity

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Access Details:
 

• Professional Membership: Get access to this program and all of our video series with an active membership.

• One-Time Purchase: Buy this course on its own and receive lifetime access, including additional materials & resources at courses.wholehearted.org 

MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THE COURSE.

*Active Professional Members may request access to full course materials while their membership is active.
 
Please note: This program is not available to Self-Help Members.
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