Parent Support: Creating a Balance of Structure and Nurture
Children need a balance of structure and nurture. This includes creating predictiable, nurturing and safe spaces for our children form a hard place to thrive. In this session…
Parent Support: Leaving Room for Myself
Parenting children from a hard place can leave us feeling emotionally and physically exhausted. We might feel like we are being pulled into every direction– school drop off,…
Is My Child Angry or Scared? Recognizing My Child’s Fear Responses
Many times when a child who has live through trauma is operating with fear, it looks like they are angry. Fear bullies children to display what looks like…
Can She Handle the Truth? Talking to My Child About Her Story.
Many times kids from a hard place have hard questions about their story. It is crucial that we are able to help them process their story. As…
Proactive Correcting: Teaching My Child New Skills
A child who has experienced early childhood trauma can have behaviors that are overwhelming for their parents. As parents we may feel like we’ve run our of strategies…
Bedtime Battles: Why Does My Child Have a Hard Time at Bedtime?
Do you ever find yourself with a chatty child right at bedtime? First they need water, then it becomes a never ending cycle that never leads to sleep!…
Parent Coaching: The Impact of Trauma on Development
Trauma experienced in early childhood, delays development. As parents of children with trauma, we might not always understand the “why” behind our child’s behavior. We might even catch…
Parent Coaching: Empowering Your Child through the Holiday Season
The holidays can be difficult for children who have experienced trauma. As a parent, you may be worried about your child’s behavior when family visits or when…
Introduction to Foster Care -September
There are many needs in the foster care system and you can play a valuable role in meeting those needs! Whether you are exploring how to foster, adopt, or if…
Volunteer Stories – Charissa Stowers
Today, we celebrate Charissa Stowers! Charissa has volunteered in-office to help us get set up in our new offices. She is well versed in the importance of Trauma-Informed Care and…