Attachment Repairing Parenting
The attachment repairing model is deeply rooted in the concept of neuroplasticity. We parent our children, who come from challenging situations, with a hope and a belief in redemption that cannot be shaken; this is what makes us, as believers, distinct in the grand and global landscape of child welfare, adoption, and fostering. There are…
Read MoreBeyond the Walls: How to Navigate the Five Steps to Behavior Change
Join this interactive session based on Dr. Sweet’s book “Beyond the Walls.” Together, we will discuss the trauma-informed and scripturally based principles of identification, response, teaching, practice, and praise. You will be given relevant and practical next steps for biblically identifying the root causes of behaviors in your children and addressing them through scripture. Bring…
Read MoreBeyond Words: Mastering Nonverbal and Verbal Communication
Do you find yourself saying the same things over and over to your kids, wondering when they will finally “get it?” If so, this workshop is for you. In this session, we will engage in activities that help us understand the power and limitations of our words in communication. This is an experiential workshop where…
Read MoreAsk a Bio Kid
All children need healthy families to thrive, and that includes biological children in foster, adoptive, and kinship families. However, their needs are frequently overshadowed by those of their siblings, which can create a different kind of adversity. We can do better. With professional experience as a researcher, clinician, and cross-cultural worker, Dr. Nicole Wilke has…
Read MoreAdopted and/or Fostered Adults Meet-Up
Interested in meeting others here who are adopted or care-experienced? Us too! We would love to gather together and spend time connecting in a casual setting. (Designed for adults previously adopted and/or those who personally experienced foster care.)
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