How can we help our kids navigate their identity, and sit with them in the unknowns of their story or the grief and loss that comes up?
Jenn and Josh Hook don’t shy away from the hard topics in this fantastic interview. They offer practical ideas for connecting across cultures and supporting your child’s unique identity. We also talk about following your child’s lead and honoring their grief process as they try to understand their story.
Jenn Ranter Hook, MA, is the Founder and Executive Director of Replanted – a ministry that provides post-placement support to foster & adoptive families through support groups and the Replanted Conference. She previously worked as a trauma therapist for children and adolescents in foster care. She speaks frequently on topics related to adoption and foster care support, mental health, and trauma.
Joshua Hook, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology at the University of North Texas, where he teaches Multicultural Counseling and Positive Psychology. He is also a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Texas. He blogs about psychology and faith at JoshuaNHook.com.
Josh and Jenn co-authored Replanted: Faith-based support for foster and adoptive families, and Thriving Families: A trauma-informed guidebook for the foster and adoptive journey. They live in Dallas, TX with their daughter.
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