Trauma for Breakfast

The judge looked at her and said, "The system has failed you".

This episode was not without tears. Jessica's story will move you and open your eyes to generational drug and alcohol abuse, systemic child welfare issues and the need for us to listen to the words of those who have survived their childhoods, in spite of our interventions.

Jessica's story is one of the most powerful things I have ever heard. 
Trigger Warning - child abuse

Here is episode # 2 of Empathy versus Enabling

How do we know when we are being empathetic in our relationships with others or just enabling bad choices? 

Join Doug Dolan and Stacey as they discuss a concept that is universal to all relationships; the fine line between helping and hurting.

How do we know when we are being empathetic in our relationships with others or just enabling bad choices? 

Join Doug Dolan and Stacey as they discuss a concept that is universal to all relationships; the fine line between helping and hurting.

(Episode note - I would recommend finding a quiet space to listen to this episode. This is Pt 2, so make sure you have listened to Pt. 1 first.)

This podcast episode is probably the most important episode I have recorded. By the end of Pt. 2, my producer and I were in tears. It is a profound look at caregiver fatigue and burnout that is full of application for those who are daily pouring into a bottomless hole. 

The work we do is costly and even the best of people are people at best. Dr. Dell helps us to look at compassion satisfaction which is found in heaps and piles when we start and its the driver and motivator in helping us have a "WHY". When we have a "WHY", then we can find the "HOW".  

Dr. Adam Dell is Board Certified in Clinical Psychology and currently serves as the Director of Emotional Wellbeing at the Notre Dame Wellness Center. Dr. Dell received his Bachelor of Science in Counseling and Master of Arts degree in Interpersonal Relations at Grace College, and his Doctor of Psychology degree from Indiana State University. He accomplished a residency program at JBSA-Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio and served 6+ years as an active duty psychologist for the US Air Force including one overseas deployment. He garnered clinical experience in private practice and civilian hospital settings.

Dr. Dell and his wife, Janine, were foster parents in 3 states over the past decade. Dr. Dell enjoys teaching and currently serves as an Adjunct faculty member for the graduate counseling programs at Wheaton College & Colorado State University.

This podcast episode is probably the most important episode I have recorded. By the end of Pt. 2, my producer and I were in tears. It is a profound look at caregiver fatigue and burnout that is full of application for those who are daily pouring into a bottomless hole. 

The work we do is costly and even the best of people are people at best. Dr. Dell helps us to look at compassion satisfaction which is found in heaps and piles when we start and its the driver and motivator in helping us have a "WHY". When we have a "WHY", then we can find the "HOW".  

Dr. Adam Dell is Board Certified in Clinical Psychology and currently serves as the Director of Emotional Wellbeing at the Notre Dame Wellness Center. Dr. Dell received his Bachelor of Science in Counseling and Master of Arts degree in Interpersonal Relations at Grace College, and his Doctor of Psychology degree from Indiana State University. He accomplished a residency program at JBSA-Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio and served 6+ years as an active duty psychologist for the US Air Force including one overseas deployment. He garnered clinical experience in private practice and civilian hospital settings.

Dr. Dell and his wife, Janine, were foster parents in 3 states over the past decade. Dr. Dell enjoys teaching and currently serves as an Adjunct faculty member for the graduate counseling programs at Wheaton College & Colorado State University.

Listen in as the Zielaskos talk about the "guts" of adoption. 

Married for almost 21 years with 5 children ages 10-16, the Zielaskos are well versed in the field of adoption and trauma. Tyler is a mental health counselor and part owner of the Human Wellness Collective, while Kari is an administrator in Student Affairs at Grace College.  

The three of us talk about the guts of adoption and the things that we wish we had better understood.

Listen in as the Zielaskos talk about the "guts" of adoption. 

Married for almost 21 years with 5 children ages 10-16, the Zielaskos are well versed in the field of adoption and trauma. Tyler is a mental health counselor and part owner of the Human Wellness Collective, while Kari is an administrator in Student Affairs at Grace College.  

The three of us talk about the guts of adoption and the things that we wish we had better understood.  

 "Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood." - Mr Rogers

Join me as I speak about play and learning with Jonna Watson. 

As a school psychologist and a mother, Jonna is a play expert. Today she will help us take some time to understand the power of play and how we can incorporate that into our daily lives.

You won't want to miss this story. Amy struggled with substance-use disorder for years. It culminated into Department of Child Services stepping in to remove her children. Her story is one of hitting rock bottom and finding freedom from her past and her pain.

Join me as I discuss the new face of Child Trafficking with Captain Tom Boelts. We unpack how technology has played a role in changing how our children are targeted. This podcast will give you information on how to keep your kids safe from those who are looking to target your child.

Tom Boelts is a Captain with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office in the Law Enforcement Services Division.  Captain Boelts has served his community for over 25 years. He has presented around Arizona and the country on missing and exploited child cases as well as Human Trafficking enforcement.