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This discussion focuses on healing modalities for trauma as well as personal stories of parenting kids with early childhood trauma: foster care, adoption, divorce, domestic violence in the home, and more. Our nonprofit, Trauma Drama University, provides education, resources, and support to parents raising kids exhibiting trauma behaviors. Hosted by our founder, Gina Heumann.
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Reactive Attachments

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#ReactiveAttachmentsPodcast I started this podcast as a companion to the #RAD caregiver support group. Caregivers struggling to be believed, wrestling with regret and the many complexities of attachment. Putting the truth, pain and remorse in context, with the goal of expanding the conversations about our strained lives, marriages, careers, reputations, and sanity. Let’s dive in to these topics together! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reactiveattachments/support
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RAD Talk with Tracey

Tracey Poffenroth

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Raising a child or children with Reactive Attachment Disorder (“RAD”) is scary, exhausting, and life altering. Join Tracey Poffenroth Prato, an adoptive mom of two children with RAD, as she interviews other RAD parents and experts in the field including adoption. Listen to the very real and raw experiences of these families and access the best resources and support. If you’re a parent or adoptive parent raising a child or children with RAD, a friend or family member of someone who is, an exp ...
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Jump into "Foster Parent Well with Nicole T Barlow," where the adventure of Christian foster and adoptive parenting gets a little easier, a lot more joyful, and deeply fulfilling. Nicole's here with a mission: to guide you in parenting with a heart full of steadfast faith, unshakable endurance, and infectious joy. This podcast is your cozy nook in the vast world of parenting, blending laughs, learning, and lots of love. It’s where self-care meets faith-filled encouragement, and mindset shift ...
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FASD Elephant™ Podcast & Blog

Michael L. Harris, MA, LP, SEP

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Join Michael Harris, a Licensed Psychologist and FASD Speaker, as he discusses Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, a complicated, special needs disability that results from prenatal alcohol exposure. With insight from Michael being a psychologist (since 1997) and a foster parent (since 2012), you can learn FASD basics as well as advanced concepts without the jargon or the judging, plus plenty of practical FASD tips & tools, news, and interviews with other FASD experts. It's FASD support wheneve ...
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Adoptive parents are more than aware that their child has suffered great loss in relinquishment, and they long to create a haven of love for their child. However, many times, the adopted child pushes love away. This can be because of RAD and the trauma that keeps hijacking the child’s brain. Some children don’t exhibit pushback behavior until their teen years or when they are searching for their biological roots. Adoptive parents must prepare themselves for this possibility by hearing the st ...
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Dr. Gil Winkelman ND of Ask Dr. Gil discusses topics of natural medicine and healing. He answers your questions of the integration of mind, body, and spirit. As a Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Gil has successfully been treating neurological and psychological issues success over 10 years. While he focuses on the body and mind as a physician, he believes that to better access intuition, or spirit, one needs to balance the body. Patients with autism, anxiety, depression, Parkinson's, ADD/ADHD, OCD, ...
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In this first simulcast, Dr. Gil explores the basics of polyvagal theory. He discusses the different branches of the automomic nervous system and how to allow the energy to release from your body. At the end of the podacst, Dr. Gil talks a bit about his new online courses that are available. The post What You Need to know about Polyvagal Theory app…
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Send us a Text Message. Join me, Nicole T. Barlow, as I share some exciting news and give you a sneak peek into what to expect from the next season. Season 1 has been a rollercoaster of incredible stories and invaluable lessons on foster care, adoption, and dealing with trauma—thank you for being a part of it. As we gear up for Season 2, which kick…
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Jocelyn Williams, a developmental movement consultant, discusses the importance of movement-based solutions for infant and child development. She emphasizes the significance of the first year of life in building the foundation of neurology and explains how movement patterns and sensory experiences contribute to brain development. Williams shares he…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how continuous training can transform your journey as a foster or adoptive parent? Join us as we sit down with Katrina Campbell, the Director of Training at FaithBridgeU, to uncover the complexities of children's suffering and its profound impact on their behavior and emotional development. Katrina opens up abo…
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Send us a Text Message. How does one nurture hope and resilience in children who have faced profound trauma? Join me on this heartfelt episode of the Foster Parent Well podcast as I share intimate and candid reflections on the emotional complexities of fostering and adopting traumatized children. Through personal stories from my own family, we conf…
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Join us on Erase the Chaos this month as we delve into the intersection of cannabis and trauma recovery with a leading functional medicine doctor, Dr. Sharon Montes. Discover the latest medical insights, patient stories, and how cannabis can play a crucial role in healing and wellness. Sharon Louise Montes MD https://LivingWellWholeHealth.com/ http…
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Send us a Text Message. Navigating the stormy waters of foster and adoptive parenting with grace and strength is no small feat. Join me, Nicole T Barlow, as I share experience as a mother of six, the transformative power of maintaining calm and regulation in the face of our children's trauma-induced turmoil. I will give you seven key strategies to …
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Send us a Text Message. It's not about you- and that's a good thing. As we observe National Foster Care Month, I delve deep into the heart of foster parenting and adoption, confronting the misconception that this path is a means to fill our voids, and instead, frame it as an opportunity to pour out our love for children in need, a true embodiment o…
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Dafna Lender, LCSW, is a Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapist. Experts such as Besssel van der Koklk applaud her work. When Sherrie Eldridge asks her about the term "Reactive Attachment Disorder," quite the conversation occurred. Sherrie shared her story of how she has recovered from this, and Dafna taught in de…
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Send us a Text Message. Struggling to steer through the unpredictable journey of foster care and adoption, I've often grappled with the need to keep a tight grip on every turn and decision. It's a road marked by both yearning and anxiety, where the desire for control often feels like the only seatbelt we have. Throughout our deeply personal convers…
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Send us a Text Message. Every heart has the capacity for deep connections, but what happens when a child's early experiences have tarnished their ability to bond? Join me, Nicole T Barlow, as we navigate the tender journey of building bridges to attachment with foster children. In an exploration, we delve into the attachment cycle and how it paves …
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Send us a Text Message. Discover the transformative power of nurturing both mind and body as Stefanie Armstrong, a respected mental health therapist and health coach, joins us to unravel the complex tapestry of parenting within the foster care and adoption. Together, we explore the profound ways in which wellness practices can anchor parents amidst…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how the strength of a marriage can be the bedrock for a nurturing family environment? Join me, Nicole T. Barlow, as I convene with the remarkable Jennifer Haines, who brings to the table a wealth of experience in blending biological and adoptive children into a harmonious family unit. We navigate the c…
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Meet Tara Arhakos, MS, LPS, NCC, CGP... author of an incredible workbook called 52 Ways to Chill Out and Take Control of Your Life. This book would be highly useful for both parents and kids working together to learn new ways to calm the brain and de-escalate themselves so more productive discussions can happen. Listen to her words of wisdom and le…
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Send us a Text Message. Struggling with stress is a familiar battle for many of us, but when you add the unique pressures of foster care and adoption into the mix, the weight can feel unbearable. That's why it's critical to prioritize self-care, not as an indulgence but as a vital necessity. Join me, Nicole T Barlow, as we unpack the reality of str…
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In this episode, I talk with award-winning author and advocate, Keri Williams, about her two-decade journey as a foster and adoptive parent, highlighting the challenges of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Keri shares her personal adoption experiences and the behavioral challenges she faced. She discusses navigating mental health systems, societa…
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on an extraordinary exploration of faith, resilience, and the transformative power of fostering and adoption with our special guest Mandie Summers. As a full-time missionary with the Jesus Film Project and a seasoned foster and adoptive parent, Mandie illuminates her journey and the pivotal role spirituality plays in …
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of Foster Parent Well with Nicole T. Barlow. Today, we're diving deep with our special guest, Jennifer Haines, into the often-misunderstood narrative of foster and adoptive parenting. This episode, titled "The Unseen Journey: Shifting the Hero Narrative in Foster and Adoption," challenges the notio…
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Send us a Text Message. Hey there, Foster Parent Well family! It's Nicole T Barlow here, and in this heart-to-heart episode, we're diving into a topic that's close to my heart and, I believe, crucial for our community: the need for more Christian foster and adoptive homes. It's just you and me today, and I'm eager to share some thoughts, stories, a…
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Send us a Text Message. Hey there, welcome to "Foster Parent Well," the podcast where I dive deep into the real, raw, and rewarding world of foster care and adoption and talk about taking care of ourselves as we go. This isn't just any show; it's a personal journey, a collection of stories, and a community for anyone who's navigated or is curious a…
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Meet Dr. Terry Levy of Evergreen Psychotherapy Center in Colorado, and find out how family intensive therapy can be a great start to healing and connection. Featuring my son (formerly diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder) and his incredible story of transformation after our own journey into Family Intensive with Dr. Levy. Support the Show. T…
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Karen Springs provides cutting-edge research about how adoptive families wit kids adopted from overseas have progressed. In her new book—THE BACKSEAT OF ADOPTION, she shares How the families she worked with in Europe are currently progressing. Are the children thriving? Are the parents thriving? What are the joys of parenting? What are common obsta…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Foster Parent Well Podcast Trailer with host, Nicole T Barlow– your gateway to a journey of endurance, resilience, and faith-filled parenting for foster and adoptive moms. Nicole invites you to delve into a series dedicated to empowering you to become the best version of yourself, enabling you to provide a lov…
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Keri reflects on what could have made a difference for her family, and families like hers, and highlights how listeners can advocate for change. Learn more about Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Learn more about me Find community for caregivers of kids with RAD Find this book and my others on Amazon Narrator: Cindy Piller Music by Denis Maksimov …
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Today we speak with Kelli Reinhart, founder and CEO of BCC Evolution, a nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention. As our trauma kids are more prone to suicidal ideation, it's important we make our own Safety & Self-care Plan. Listen to hear all the details! Safety Plan: https://www.bccevolution.org/free-download-safety-plan Kelli Reinhart, founder…
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Despite Keri's healing and effective engagement with Devon, he remains actively resistant to treatment, presenting an ongoing hurdle in their journey. Learn more about Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Learn more about me Find community for caregivers of kids with RAD Find this book and my others on Amazon Narrator: Cindy Piller Music by Denis Mak…
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A glimmer of hope emerges as the new therapist demonstrates an understanding of reactive attachment disorder, leading to productive family therapy sessions. Learn more about Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Learn more about me Find community for caregivers of kids with RAD Find this book and my others on Amazon Narrator: Cindy Piller Music by Den…
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In a disheartening turn of events, Devon manages to outsmart his new clinician, despite the foster mom witnessing his troublesome behaviors. Learn more about Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Learn more about me Find community for caregivers of kids with RAD Find this book and my others on Amazon Narrator: Cindy Piller Music by Denis Maksimov from…
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Despite the escalation of Devon's dangerous behaviors and his resistance to treatment, the therapist proposes moving him to a less restrictive foster home. Learn more about Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Learn more about me Find community for caregivers of kids with RAD Find this book and my others on Amazon Narrator: Cindy Piller Music by Deni…
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Devon is diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), a severe mental health condition that disproportionately affects children with a history of foster care or adoption. Learn more about Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Learn more about me Find community for caregivers of kids with RAD Find this book and my others on Amazon Narrator: Cindy…
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The family's journey takes a new turn as Devon is admitted to a residential treatment facility and Keri starts seeing a therapist Learn more about Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Learn more about me Find community for caregivers of kids with RAD Find this book and my others on Amazon Narrator: Cindy Piller Music by Denis Maksimov from Pixabay…
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As the school year ends, Keri grapples with guilt over the unequal attention given to Devon, leaving Keri desperate for solutions. Learn more here: What it's like being a sibling of a child with RAD Learn more about Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Learn more about me Find community for caregivers of kids with RAD Find this book and my others on …
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Devon's suspension from school marks a turning point, prompting Keri to intervene and discipline him. Learn more here: How Dad's Struggle with accepting RAD Learn more about Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Learn more about me Find community for caregivers of kids with RAD Find this book and my others on Amazon Narrator: Cindy Piller Music by Den…
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Meet Michelle Vande Hey, an adoptive parent who lost her youngest child to SIDS; and hear how the rest of the family is overcoming both the trauma of adoption and the trauma of losing a child. Michelle is a certified coach and founder of Light of Love Coaching. Michelle Vande Hey michelle@lightoflovecoaching.com https://lightoflovecoaching.com/ htt…
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The family grapples with ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder diagnoses. Learn more here: 95% of Adoptive Parents Jump in Heart-First, but Unprepared Learn more about Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Learn more about me Find community for caregivers of kids with RAD Find this book and my others on Amazon Narrator: Cindy Piller Music by Denis Ma…
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Moving to North Carolina brings both joy and challenges for Keri's family and Devon's distant demeanor and strange behaviors persist. For more information: Why adoption stories aren't fairy tales Learn more about Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Learn more about me Find community for caregivers of kids with RAD Find this book and my others on Ama…
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Tensions rise as Devon's peculiar behaviors escalate, creating a rollercoaster of heartwarming moments and tense situations. Learn more about Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Learn more about me Find community for caregivers of kids with RAD Find this book and my others on Amazon Narrator: Cindy Piller Music by Denis Maksimov from Pixabay…
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Keri and her husband believed they were creating a perfect family, only to discover Devon's hidden trauma and challenging behaviors. Learn more about Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Learn more about me Find community for caregivers of kids with RAD Find this book and my others on Amazon Narrator: Cindy Piller Music by Denis Maksimov from Pixabay…
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Embark on an emotional journey through the gripping and heart-wrenching true story of a desperate mother, Keri, facing impossible choices as her adopted son, Devon, becomes increasingly dangerous. Despite seeking treatment, Devon's violent tendencies only grow stronger. In this shocking true story, witness the challenges Keri faces within the child…
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Hear my interview with one of the biggest RAD "influencers", Keri Williams. Not only is Keri a RAD mom who raised two kids with severe trauma; but she is the author of But He Spit in my Coffee, along with Reactive Attachment Disorder: The Essential Guide for Parents, and she is the founder of the Raising Devon Blog and Facebook page, providing comm…
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Ana M. Dodson, MA, PsyD, is a School Psychologist and works at St. Anne’s Episcopal School and KPLA. Ana is certified as an EMDR therapist for adults and children and is also certified in the Neurosequential Model of Education Program created by Dr. Bruce Perry. As a former teacher and reading specialist, she is particularly interested in how the d…
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Hi, my friends. Well, we're going to visit the subject of adoptee birthdays again today. I just recently had one. I'm well into my seventh decade of life, and I look back and I realize that there are so many things that I couldn't say or explain. About adoptee birthdays in my younger years, but I'd just kinda like to share with you the new thoughts…
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