childhood trauma
From Blow-up to Bonding: Finding the Balance of Attachment-Focused Discipline
Virtual WebinarPrivate event for Foster Source families. How can you turn moments of struggle into moments of connection? Discover how brain development, implicit memories, and the “6 F’s” (Fight, Flight, Freeze, Friend, Fidget, Flop) can influence your foster or adoptive child’s reactions to traditional methods of discipline, and develop compassionate, creative, and effective strategies for limit-setting…
How to Talk about Difficult Birth Histories with Children in the Child Welfare System
Virtual WebinarPrivate event for Foster Source families. The histories of youth in foster and adoptive families often involve details that can feel difficult to discuss as a caregiver. Learn how to share your child’s history with them in ways that promote healthy communication, offer developmentally appropriate language, and support the reduction of potential negative internalizations. Navigating…
How to Talk About Difficult Birth Histories with Adopted Children
Foster Adopt MinnesotaHosted by Foster Adopt Minnesota. The histories of youth in foster and adoptive families often involve details that can feel difficult to discuss as a caregiver. Learn how to share your child’s history with them in ways that promote healthy communication, offer developmentally appropriate language, and support the reduction of potential negative internalizations. Navigating these…