trauma
Webinar – Addressing the Impact of Grief and Trauma on Very Young Adoptees and their Parents: Moving Beyond a “Wait and See” Approach
Virtual WebinarAdoptee Presenter Jeri Lea Kroll, LMSW. Too often agencies and families hold knowledge about the importance of our earliest experiences, the core issues in adoption AND a spirit of "wait and see" regarding babies and their newly adoptive parents....
Speaking at 2022 Colorado CASA State Conference
Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, CO, United States"How Trauma Impacts Behavior: Implicit Memories and the 6 F's" Presented by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker to the 2022 Colorado CASA State Conference The behaviors of children who have experienced trauma can be baffling to the adults around them, and it can be easy to forget that these behaviors may feel just as baffling to the…
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…
The Weekend University’s 2024 Holistic Attachment Summit
The Weekend UniversityMind, Body, Social, & Spiritual Approaches for Healing Attachment: 30 World-Leading Pioneers Share Their Best Practices Attachment wounds and developmental trauma are often the root cause of many mental health problems, including: depression, anxiety, eating disorders, BPD, and addiction. Understanding attachment dynamics is therefore vital for anyone working in the helping professions today. This summit will explore the most…