Rooted & Resilient: The Shame Proof Parenting Blueprint
A trauma-informed, culturally grounded path to connection, confidence, and calm.
8 weeks of core training + 2 guided integration weeks
to help Black parents of tweens raise proud, connected, and resilient kids without repeating the patterns they grew up with.
Finally, a parenting approach that honors your culture and strengthens your bond
One day, your tween is full of hugs.
The next, they’re short, silent, or snapping back.
In 10 weeks, you will have…
…the words, the tools, and the confidence…
…to respond without shame, repair quickly, and lead your home with pride and peace.
You’re wondering…
Did I say the wrong thing?
Am I doing this right?
Am I turning into my parents?
By the end, you will:
Know exactly what to say when your tween shuts down or pushes back. No shaming. No spirals.
Navigate tough conversations without power struggles.
Build trust on ordinary days so conflict de-escalates in minutes.
Feel grounded in your parenting identity and cultural values.
See your child’s confidence grow because they feel safe, seen, and respected.
Be part of a community that gets it and has your back.
This is not one-size-fits-all advice
It is a trauma-informed, culturally expansive framework based on the Shame Proof Parenting model. We teach skills, practice them live, and help you integrate them at home so the change sticks.
Rooted & Resilient Program Overview
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Phase 1: Rooted (Weeks 1-4)
Lay the foundation for shame-free parenting.
Map family patterns and triggers.
Learn emotional attunement so your child feels safe and seen.
Clarify your values and set new ground rules that fit your home.
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Phase 2: Resilient (Weeks 5-8)
Step into steady, confident leadership.
Defuse conflict without guilt or fear.
Practice scripts for tricky moments.
Build a support system so you are never parenting in isolation.
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Bonus: Guided Integration (Weeks 9-10)
Apply it in real time with coaching.
Bring real scenarios, get live feedback, and leave with a personal action plan you can keep using.
MEET YOUR Shame Proof Guide
Dr. Mercedes Samudio, LCSW
Afronerd, Mental Wellness Advocate, Media Consultan
Hey there, I’m Dr. Mercedes Samudio (she/her), a licensed clinical social worker, author, and the founder of Shame-Proof Parenting.
I’ve spent nearly two decades supporting individuals, families, and fellow clinicians in healing the emotional wounds that shame leaves behind. My work is rooted in the belief that we all deserve spaces where we can show up fully, without apology, without performance, and without shame.
As your guide in these courses, I bring a mix of clinical expertise (Family systems, multicultural counseling, EMDR, Brainspotting, trauma-informed practices), lived experience, and cultural intentionality. I was raised community, and I’ve also done the work to heal from trauma, spiritual harm, and intergenerational wounds. So, this isn’t just professional; it’s deeply personal.
I designed these courses to be more than just information - they’re transformation spaces. Whether you’re a parent, a therapist, a caregiver, or someone doing your own healing work, you’ll find tools here that are:
Culturally expansive
Trauma-informed
Emotionally honest
Rooted in liberation, not perfection
This is a place for learning and unlearning.
A space where your humanity is welcome.
Let’s grow together: shame-proof focused, identity-rooted, and fully you.