Adoption Wise

Adoption Wise

By Lisa C. Qualls and Melissa CorkumParentingKids & Family
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Adoption Wise episodes

  • #182: [workshop] Speech & Language Development After Trauma with Cara Mohundro
    Because trauma, early adversity, and chronic stress impact a child's ability to learn vicariously, many children struggle with issues related to speech and language development. If a child can't understand language or express their needs, they may have trouble making friends, following directions, or getting needs met without using behaviors. In this episode, Cara Mohundro, MA, CCC-SLP, teaches us practical ways we can encourage language development while still staying connected to our kids. Cara is a mom to four children by birth and adoption and lives and works in Memphis, TN.
    Click here to download a transcript for this episode.
    Relevant Links
    Memphis Family Connection Center
    Speech and Language Milestones by Age
    39 min
  • #181: Multi Generations of Adoption from Three Sides of the Triad with Kitty Ravert
    We value lived experience, so when we heard about Kitty's story, we knew we needed to invite her voice to the podcast. She represents all three sides of the adoption triad. Kitty was adopted as an infant, made an adoption plan for her son, and has one child by adoption. Her story tells of the complexities of reunification, the tricky feelings in adoption, and God's redemption through it all.
    Click here to download a transcript for this episode.
    Relevant Links
    Connect with Kitty on Facebook
    42 min
  • #180: Mistakes You Might Be Making When Giving Consequences with Melissa Corkum
    The worst feeling in the world is feeling powerless against our kids’ challenging behaviors. In an effort to regain control, we often threaten, yell, and assign ineffective consequences. This week, Melissa talks about the top five mistakes parents make when using consequences.
    Click here to download a transcript for this episode.
    Relevant Links
    Join The Village (use code: podcast)
    11 min
  • #179: [mailbag] attachment, felt safety, teens, and praying for our kids
    This week we answer listener questions such as:
    Do the behaviors only happening at home stem from
    an attachment issue?
    When will our teen daughter show signs of accepting us as parents?
    Why does our child lash out at us?
    How do you pray for your children? What are key scriptures you stand on?
    Click here to download a transcript for this episode.
    Relevant Links
    The Compassion Challenge
    Join The Village
    32 min
  • #178: [workshop] Is it Trauma or ADHD? with Kay Heikes
    Early trauma and childhood adversity cause changes in the brain. Kids with neurodivergent brains often display challenging behaviors which look a lot like ADHD. So how can we tell the difference?
    Kay Heikes, LSCSW, specializes in infant and early childhood mental health. She is a Trust-based Relational Intervention Practitioner® and commits her time to help support families learn how to help everyone feel safe, seen, heard and valued.
    During this workshop Kay enumerates the similarities and differences between ADHD and trauma, gives treatment options for ADHD, and addresses how to help your child with lagging executive functioning and social skills.
    Click here to download a transcript for this episode.
    Relevant Links
    Kay's Website
    Join The Village (use code podcast)
    Private Coaching with Greg
    TBRI Animate: Toxic Stress and the Brain on YouTube
    #87: The Impact of Prenatal Trauma on Children with Stacey Gagnon
    Join The Village for future workshops (use code: podcast)
    34 min
  • #178: [workshop] Is it Trauma or ADHD? with Kay Heikes








    Early trauma and childhood adversity cause changes in the brain. Kids with neurodivergent brains often display challenging behaviors which look a lot like ADHD. So how can we tell the difference?
    Kay Heikes, LSCSW, specializes in infant and early childhood mental health. She is a Trust-based Relational Intervention Practitioner® and commits her time to help support families learn how to help everyone feel safe, seen, heard and valued.
    During this workshop Kay enumerates the similarities and differences between ADHD and trauma, gives treatment options for ADHD, and addresses how to help your child with lagging executive functioning and social skills.
    Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

    Relevant Links
    Kay's Website
    Join The Village (use code podcast)
    Private Coaching with Greg
    TBRI Animate: Toxic Stress and the Brain on YouTube
    #87: The Impact of Prenatal Trauma on Children with Stacey Gagnon
    Join The Village for future workshops (use code: podcast)

    34 min
  • #177: Attachment and Connection for Overwhelmed Parents with Lisa Qualls
    Even if you have a large family or a very busy life, finding time to connect with our kids and build strong attachment is imperative. Lisa shares simple tips for building attachment and connection that you can fit into your already full life.
    Click here to download a transcript for this episode.
    Relevant Links
    Join the Village (use code podcast)
    9 min
  • #177: Attachment and Connection for Overwhelmed Parents with Lisa Qualls








    Even if you have a large family or a very busy life, finding time to connect with our kids and build strong attachment is imperative. Lisa shares simple tips for building attachment and connection that you can fit into your already full life.
    Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

    Relevant Links
    Join the Village (use code podcast)

    9 min
  • #176: [mailbag] adding more kids, residential treatment, unreasonable fears, car rides
    This week we answer listener questions such as:
    Should we adopt again if one of our kids is opposed?
    How do I know if my teen needs residential treatment?
    How should I respond to unreasonable fears?
    How can I help my toddler who struggles on car rides?
    Click here to download a transcript for this episode.
    Relevant Links
    Sibling Webinar
    Safety Plan Webinar
    The Envoy Group
    Join The Village
    37 min
  • #176: [mailbag] adding more kids, residential treatment, unreasonable fears, car rides








    This week we answer listener questions such as:

    * Should we adopt again if one of our kids is opposed?
    * How do I know if my teen needs residential treatment?
    * How should I respond to unreasonable fears?
    * How can I help my toddler who struggles on car rides?

    Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

    Relevant Links
    Sibling Webinar
    Safety Plan Webinar
    The Envoy Group
    Join The Village


    37 min

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