We believe that overcoming blocked care is best in community. In this episode, we explore the power of community and compassion in the journey of foster care and adoption. Kayla North generously shares her experiences of blocked care and how support, self-care, and practical strategies can lead to resilience and healing. They also talk about how mom’s found hope through attending Reclaim Compassion book clubs last summer.
Ryan and Kayla North are a dynamic husband-and wife duo who have dedicated their careers to helping adults create environments where children feel safe, welcome, and loved. Through their work, they have become trusted voices for parents, professionals, churches, and educators. They are Co-Founders of One Big Happy Home and the Empowered Parent Podcast.
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#106 [Mentor Moment] How do you celebrate your child’s adoption day?
#105 A Birth Mother’s Story of Adoption Reunion with Adrian Collins
#104 [Mentor Moment] Should I adopt out of birth order?
#103 When the Wait is Longer Than You Expect (A COVID Update from Lifeline Children’s Services)
#102: The Importance of Keeping Siblings Together with Sue Badeau
#101: Creating Adoption-Sensitive Classrooms with Joelle Broberg
#100: Surprise Guest Hosts and a Celebratory Giveaway
#99: Finding the Silver lining in Your Child’s Challenging Behaviors
#98: [Mentor Moment] I’m freaked out about this school year. Help!
#97: Building a Family by Faith with Maria Hansen-Quine
#96: Race and Adoption Panel
#95: An Adoptee’s Experience with Loss and Fear with Sara Easterly
#94: Resetting the Nervous System for Felt Safety
#93: Recognizing and Overcoming Post-Adoption Depression with Amy Callahan
#92: [Mentor Moment] How do we determine the appropriate level of interaction with birth family?
#91: Ethical Orphan Care and Adoption with Whitney Runyon
#90: [Mentor Moment] How do you recover on days when a child has a meltdown?
#89: A Conversation About Race with Sue Badeau
#88: The Connected Parent by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Lisa Qualls
#87: The Impact of Prenatal Trauma on Children with Stacey Gagnon
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