HEALING FROM TRAUMA
parents • helpers • survivors
Whether you are a parent, a helping professional, or working on your own trauma healing, you will find compassion, insight, and hope in the resources below.
RESOURCES
Enough and not enough
A conversation I've had with all members of the adoption triad...
Why does a bear have elephant parents
Some helpful language for curious kids (and grown-ups) about foster care and adoption.
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the Healing power of play
Add some playfulness to your toolbox! Learn how a few small changes can make a big difference in your day-to-day life.
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"Are those your REAL parents?"
PSA: It’s ok to have more than one or two “real” parents. #wordsmatter
What do those big behaviors really mean
Quick read for anyone dealing with lying, stealing, and other "squirrely" behavior.
Trauma-Sensitive Tips for Teachers
This quick read can be shared with teachers for some foundational principles and tips for the classroom.
Building brave brains through P.A.C.E.
Practical advice for anyone supporting a child in foster care.
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Free Resource
Reading: helping to heal trauma
Story is a powerful tool for connecting and healing. Learn how we can safely, gently use books when dealing with tough topics.
Helping your child heal through innovative brain science and the power of story
Learn how to harness the healing power of relationships, especially for kids who have experienced trauma.
Supporting families - foster care awareness month and beyond
A Brain-Based Guide for Preparing and Supporting Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Families
The relationship-building power of repair
A quick guide plus resources to dig deeper.
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Blog post
Podcast
Podcast
Back to School Teacher Stress: What's Inside Your Backpack?
A gentle activity for teachers and other adults carrying lots of stress (8 minutes)
How to own and embrace your anger
Gain practical insights into the anger-shame connection and how it hits especially hard when you are feeling overwhelmed.
Help for sensory and emotional challenges
Learn strategies to help kids gain that elusive ability to notice what they are doing and why, which is an essential part of nurturing lasting change.
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Podcast
House model of the brain
Brain development and trauma's impact (6 minutes)
It’s a Brain Thing!
Less frustration and more connection (1-hour webinar for parents)
Helping children understand their big feelings
Get to know what is REALLY going on with kids who have big, baffling behaviors.
Why saying "use your words" isn't working
This is true of all of us, but especially true for brains that have been impacted by trauma.
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What to do when life is hard
Simple but profound exercise when you are feeling overwhelmed in life. (3-5 minutes)
Helping kids understand big feelings
This episode on the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Success Show will help you boost your strengths-based approach to "bad behavior."
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Riley the Brave Coloring Pages
A little coloring fun for you and the brave cubs in your life
Free Resource
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Trusted resources for parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone else supporting children with big feelings.
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Beautifully-illustrated series that provides language and tools for dealing with tough times and heavy emotions.
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Trusted resources for parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone else supporting children with big feelings.
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Beautifully-illustrated series that provides language and tools for dealing with tough times and heavy emotions.
