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#155: An Adoptee’s Healing Journey with Sandeep Thomas Nov 30, 2021

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Sandeep faced horrible tragedy and trauma as a young child in India. However, in the providence of God he was adopted by a loving couple in the U.S at age six which dramatically changed the course of his life. He co-founded Unfolding Adoptees which provides Christian adult adoptees with an honest community in which they tell their stories to share encouragement and insight that is grounded in Biblical truth and Christlike love. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Unfolding Adoptees Website Unfolding Adoptees on Facebook Unfolding Adoptees on Instagram

#154: Live Q&A with birth mom, Lisa Qualls Nov 16, 2021

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Last month in The Village, we hosted "Ask Lisa Anything About Being an Birth Mom." Listen in as we chatted about how to navigate birth parent relationships with our kids. Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

#153: Live Q&A with adoptee, Melissa Corkum Nov 09, 2021

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Last month in The Village, we hosted "Ask Melissa Anything About Being an Adoptee." Listen in to the conversation as she answers questions about privacy, raging as a child, and more. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Squid Game on Netflix #109: Adoptee Reflections with Shelby and Veronica Do All Adoptees Think the Same? YouTube Video What Happened to You?* by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey *This is an affiliate link

#152: A Birth Mother’s Secret with Dr. Zoe Shaw Nov 02, 2021

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When Zoe's parents found out she was pregnant, she was hidden away in a home for unwed mother's. In this week's episode, Dr. Zoe Shaw vulnerably shares her experience as a pregnant teen. She gracefully shares shocking truths about how she was deceived and manipulated. Unfortunately, her story is not unusual. You'll want to grab a tissue for this conversation. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Dr. Zoe's website Connect with Dr. Zoe on Instagram A Year of Self-Care* by Dr. Zoe Shaw The Girls Who Went Away* by Ann Fessler *This is an affiliate link

#151: Brainspotting for Adoptive Families with Brooke Randolph, LMHC Oct 26, 2021

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As adoptive parents ourselves, we're always looking for tools and therapies that may help our children heal. This week Lisa sat down with therapist and author, Brooke Randolph, to talk about Brainspotting. This gentle, therapeutic technique can help children process and heal from trauma even if they are unable to speak about it. It can also help parents process the stress of parenting children with high needs. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Brooke's website Connect with Brooke on Facebook Connect with Brooke on Instagram Connect with Brooke on Twitter Brainspotting with Children and Adolescents* by Monika Baumann Video: Self-spotting with Brain Spotting Vide: “Vergence” Brainspotting technique *This is an affiliate link

#150: [Mentor Moment] What if I don’t like my child? Oct 19, 2021

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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 I don't like my child? I never thought I would feel this way. Can you help? 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. To ask a question for a future Mentor Moment, leave a message on our 24-hour listener hotline. (208) 741-3880 Relevant Links Take the free Compassion Challenge Brain-based Parenting* by Daniel Hughes and Jonathan Baylin Building the Bonds of Attachment* by Daniel Hughes *This is an affiliate link

#149: DBT for Children with Early Adversity with Carol Lozier, LCSW Oct 12, 2021

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It's a myth that all "behavioral therapy" is inappropriate for child with early adversity. Carol Lozier, LCSW joins us this week to talk about how DBT-C can be used alongside connected parenting to help our kids fill gaps in the regulation skills. Carol Lozier MSW LCSW is a psychotherapist and author of four books. She is a clinical social worker in private practice in Louisville, Kentucky. Ms. Lozier has spent over thirty years counseling children, teens and adults in the issues of trauma, and adoption and foster care. Carol is intensively trained in DBT. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Carol's Website Connect with Carol on Facebook Connect with Carol on Instagram Books by Carol* Find DBT Provider Blocked Care Coaching Group *This is an affiliate link

#148: What Teen Adoptees Need with adoptee Sara Odicio Oct 05, 2021

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Sara Odicio was adopted from an orphanage in China when she was a year old. As a Licensed Social Worker, she loves supporting adopted teens and their families. Her passion for teen adoptees grew even more as she was personally challenged to engage with her own adoption story in a deeper way. In this episode, she's vulnerable about her teen years and her ongoing struggles as an adoptee. She tells her story with lots of insight and hope for adoptive families. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Connect with Sara on Instagram Listen to episodes on bodywork

#147: From Foster Child to TBRI Practitioner with Trent Taylor Sep 28, 2021

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Trent traveled a horrific journey through the foster care system until he was adopted at the age of 9. After healing from his traumatic past, Trent, who is now 20, shares his inspiring story of triumph in order to provide hope and healing for others. He is involved in foster care reform at the national level. He also serves as Co-Founder and CEO for “Watch Me Rise” which is a ministry devoted to working on behalf of children who have experienced trauma like he once did. Trent is currently completing his undergraduate degree in family and human development at Arizona State University and plans to pursue a masters in clinical counseling. On the day we met him he had just completed training to become a TBRI practitioner. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Watch Me Rise Website Connect with Trent on Facebook Shattered No More: An Inspiring Story of one Boy's Journey from Trauma to Triumph* by Trent Taylor Battling The Invisible Enemy: A Guide for Children and Teens to Resist the Magnetic Pull of Technology and Pornography* by Trent Taylor Faith, Hope, & Connection: A 30-Day Devotional for Adoptive and Foster Parents* *This is an affiliate link

#146: What Adoptive Dads Need with Greg Lombard Rea Sep 21, 2021

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Greg Lombard Rea, M.Div, is an adoptive and bio dad, former pastor, Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner, and a Post Adoption Support Specialist. Greg has been providing post-adoption support for families for a number of years. He recently joined us at The Adoption Connection and facilitates a group for dads in our membership community, the Village. We think you'll find his story inspiring and hopeful. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Connect with Greg Empowered to Connect Podcast Empowered Parent Podcast Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Join The Village (Dads can use code DAD to get 50% off their first month)

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