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The intersection of adoption, trauma, and the brain is highly intricate and inter-dependent. Trauma is a complex subject. This Newsletter will dig into exactly how childhood trauma changes your child. Once again, we are going to start with the brain.
Childhood Trauma Does What? Read More »
Meet and learn more about JFS Board Member Rosette Roth!
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Imagine that you are a six-year-old girl who has been seeing a counselor to help you cope with your family situation. Both of your parents have serious mental health issues, and you are being raised by your grandparents. Of course, you have lots of emotions about all of this – sadness, fear, confusion, anger, relief, feeling torn between the adults in your life. But what people see is your behavior.
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You have wrapped your parental head around this idea that maybe your adopted child actually has experienced trauma. Next you realize that perhaps their night-waking and meltdowns could be about that early mistreatment. Let us explore the areas that seem to be most effected in their brains that truly impacts their everyday lives. This translates to how you child acts socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.
Real-Life Implications of Childhood Trauma Read More »
Trauma impacts children and as parents, can leave you feeling hopeless. Do not despair. Attachment is a healing balm. It is only through relationships that true healing can take place. Never under-estimate the power or true connection to un-do damage and help the brain learn new healthier pathways. Check out some of these activities to connect with your children.
Connecting Family Activities Read More »
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