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Ep 08: Lie #3: I Need To Take Care Of Myself
This lie kids believe is based on the ideas that no one cares about what they need - emotionally or relationally. To fight this lie, we can show the kids struggling to believe they are worth caring about and that we care about how they feel. There are many frequent behaviors that a child displays when they are unaware this lie is present or are unable to communicate it. We can model the value of consent, build attachment and help the child develop awareness of their emotions and needs.
Ep 06: Lie #1: Something Bad Will Happen
Kids from Trauma often believe lies and have fears associated with what will happen. In this episode we are unpacking the Lie: Something Bad Will Happen. This lie is hard to fight, because we do know that more bad things actually will happen to our kids. But, they do not constantly need to be worried about bad things happening. They need to know we are with them when they do.
Ep 04: Created For This
This week, we will discuss our role as we walk alongside our foster and adoptive kids. We will reflect on God’s faithfulness to surprise us in unexpected ways, His incredible love for each child in our care and how we can offer our children to God and allow the responsibility of them to be His as Hannah offered her son whom she prayed fervently for to the Lord….
Ep 02: Knowing Your Kid
This week on the podcast, we will explore the reasons that shape how I view & interact with kids - especially those with backgrounds including trauma, foster care or adoption…
Mindfulness Moments
These mini-episodes are opportunities for you to get a little more information; notice what you already know and grasp concepts using creative methodologies…