Often foster and adoptive parents hope love will be enough. It’s not. It’s complicated and filled with emotion. Listen to this month’s newly released podcast with Donna Erickson, MA, specifically addressing anger and frustration. Sharpen your ability to manage frustration and anger, so you can model healthy expressions to your children.
Have you ever thought of your parenting role including emotion detective? Dysregulation, better known as a meltdown, is going to happen. Meltdowns are fueled with emotion and are difficult for parents and children alike. Listen to this month’s just released podcast episode to learn more about strengthening your curiosity and toolbox of other parenting skills. David Bergesen, MFT shares his wisdom and expertise as an adoptive grandparent and therapist who has worked with trauma exposed youth and their families for over 35 years as founder of COFY, Community Options for Family and Youth in Contra Costa County, serving kids in tbs, probation, and residential programs, many with IEPs and mental health needs.
How does a cluttered home relate to trauma? Or does it? Listen in to this month’s podcast on simplifying all facets of family life to address children’s trauma-related behavior challenges. Claudia Mercier, MA, shares insight from 25+ years of parenting, adopting and fostering.
Do you ever wonder why the love and nurture you provide doesn’t resolve the negative behavior for children in your care? This is a marathon, not a sprint and takes such an extended period to rewire a child’s brain and grow a human. Listen in to this month’s podcast with Julie Kurtz, LMFT, to better parent your adopted, foster, or kinship placed child.
Do you ever wish you could wave a magic wand and transform your family? Listen to this month’s just released podcast on “Whole Brain Parenting: The Magic Wand” with Nick Lawrence, MA to get insights about how this approach helps us better understand our own brains to attune to our children. While not magic, it is the transformative work that brings healing and hope!
So much stress has affected our families this past year with children form hard places with distance learning, virtual services, less respite and pandemic fear. Join Dr. Marlina Selva discussing “Effective Parenting Strategies for High-Stress Moments” in our newly released podcast for pointers!