Adoption Wise

Join us as Rebecca Britt, the founder of Stable Moments, she shares her story of growth as a young adoption caseworker and her later development of a unique equine therapy program. This conversation is fascinating for those of us who want to understand more about our children's fear responses. Children can be mentored to learn new awareness of themselves and skills for relating to others - both horses and human.

Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

Relevant Links

Stable Moments Website

Stable Moment on Instagram

#30: How Horses Can Help Kids Heal

Melissa and Lisa on Rebecca's Podcast

Faith, Hope & Connection Devotional*

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Join us as Rebecca Britt, the founder of Stable Moments, she shares her story of growth as a young adoption caseworker and her later development of a unique equine therapy program. This conversation is fascinating for those of us who want to understand more about our children's fear responses. Children can be mentored to learn new awareness of themselves and skills for relating to others - both horses and human.

Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

Relevant Links

Stable Moments Website

Stable Moment on Instagram

#30: How Horses Can Help Kids Heal

Melissa and Lisa on Rebecca's Podcast

Faith, Hope & Connection Devotional*

*This is an affiliate link

 

Mentor Moments give you a chance to join the conversation as we answer a listener question. These episodes guarantee we're providing the most helpful tools and resources for exactly where you are.

This week's question is:

What do I do if my teen wants to move out?

Share your experience and advice in our private Facebook group or ask your own question for a future episode. Click here to join.

Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

Call 208-741-3880 to share your most memorable gift.

Mentor Moments give you a chance to join the conversation as we answer a listener question. These episodes guarantee we're providing the most helpful tools and resources for exactly where you are.

This week's question is:

What do I do if my teen wants to move out?

Share your experience and advice in our private Facebook group or ask your own question for a future episode. Click here to join.

Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

Call 208-741-3880 to share your most memorable gift.

What if adoptees could tell you about their adoption experience with unedited honesty? Two adoptees came together to create Rooted in Adoption: A Collection of Adoptee Reflections. Shelby Kilgore was born in Korea and adopted by a white couple just before she turned one. Veronica was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, through the closed adoption system. Melissa sat down with them to chat about their stories and how the project came to be. They also chat about the importance of open health records for all adoptees.

Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

 

Relevant Links

Rooted in Adoption Website

Rooted in Adoption Facebook Page

Shelby's YouTube Channel

Shelby's website

[FREE DOWNLOAD] What to Look for in a Mental Health Professional

Call in with your most memorable gift to 208-741-3880.

What if adoptees could tell you about their adoption experience with unedited honesty? Two adoptees came together to create Rooted in Adoption: A Collection of Adoptee Reflections. Shelby Kilgore was born in Korea and adopted by a white couple just before she turned one. Veronica was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, through the closed adoption system. Melissa sat down with them to chat about their stories and how the project came to be. They also chat about the importance of open health records for all adoptees.

Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

 

Relevant Links

Rooted in Adoption Website

Rooted in Adoption Facebook Page

Shelby's YouTube Channel

Shelby's website

[FREE DOWNLOAD] What to Look for in a Mental Health Professional

Call in with your most memorable gift to 208-741-3880.

If you're already feeling stressed about the holidays, this episode is for you! Our guest this week is Marie Fiebach, mother of four teens, who knows how hard it is to fit something extra into your already busy life. She brings us practical tips about shopping, meal prep, and how to stay connected to your family during this stressful season.

Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

Relevant Links:

Marie's Website - Feed Your Family Tonight

Connect with Marie on Facebook

Connect with Marie on Instagram

Free Meal Planning Printable

Download the Holiday Planning Guide

Listen to past holiday episodes

Call in to share the most memorable gift you've received.

208-741-3880

If you're already feeling stressed about the holidays, this episode is for you! Our guest this week is Marie Fiebach, mother of four teens, who knows how hard it is to fit something extra into your already busy life. She brings us practical tips about shopping, meal prep, and how to stay connected to your family during this stressful season.

Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

Relevant Links:

Marie's Website - Feed Your Family Tonight

Connect with Marie on Facebook

Connect with Marie on Instagram

Free Meal Planning Printable

Download the Holiday Planning Guide

Listen to past holiday episodes

Call in to share the most memorable gift you've received.

208-741-3880

 

Do you have a child who quickly moves to the fear responses of fight, flight, or freeze? In this episode Lisa interviews Jessica Sinarski, a trauma-informed adoption therapist and the author of Riley the Brave: The Little Cub with Big Feelings. You'll love hearing about how her book helps children and their caregivers recognize these fear responses as courageous ways of coping in hard circumstances.

As Riley, the little cub, embarks on a journey to overcome his fears, he learns that sometimes, being tough or loud isn't the bravest thing to be - sometimes it's asking for help, or being brave enough to let someone into your heart.

This conversation and the book will give you hope for your children and for you too.

Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

Relevant Links:

Connect with Jessica on Instagram

Connect with Jessica on Facebook

Riley the Brave: Parents Corner

Riley the Brave - The Little Cub with Big Feelings!* by Jessica Sinarski

Brave Brains

Trust-based Relational Intervention (TBRI)

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)

Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency* by Sharon Roszia and Allison Davis Maxon

From Apathy to Empathy - course on Blocked Care

Brain-based Parenting* by Dan Hughes and Jonathan Baylin

The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment* by Lisa Qualls

 

*This is an affiliate link.

Do you have a child who quickly moves to the fear responses of fight, flight, or freeze? In this episode Lisa interviews Jessica Sinarski, a trauma-informed adoption therapist and the author of Riley the Brave: The Little Cub with Big Feelings. You'll love hearing about how her book helps children and their caregivers recognize these fear responses as courageous ways of coping in hard circumstances.

As Riley, the little cub, embarks on a journey to overcome his fears, he learns that sometimes, being tough or loud isn't the bravest thing to be - sometimes it's asking for help, or being brave enough to let someone into your heart.

This conversation and the book will give you hope for your children and for you too.

Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

Relevant Links:

Connect with Jessica on Instagram

Connect with Jessica on Facebook

Riley the Brave: Parents Corner

Riley the Brave - The Little Cub with Big Feelings!* by Jessica Sinarski

Brave Brains

Trust-based Relational Intervention (TBRI)

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)

Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency* by Sharon Roszia and Allison Davis Maxon

From Apathy to Empathy - course on Blocked Care

Brain-based Parenting* by Dan Hughes and Jonathan Baylin

The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment* by Lisa Qualls

 

*This is an affiliate link.