The Adoption & Foster Care Journey
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
Adoptive and foster parents must navigate several challenges along their family’s journey. Trauma, mental, emotional, and physical health, and racism are sensitive topics parents tackle on a daily basis. These families need the support of safe people, community members, and professionals.
Tennessee adoptive mom, Tona Ottinger is co-founder of Memphis Family Connection Center—offering holistic care and therapy based on Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) principles. She and her husband, Mark, are also the new directors of Empowered to Connect. Tona understands the unique challenges foster and adoptive parents face, especially in today’s climate of Covid-19 and racial tensions.
Listen in as host, Sandra Flach, talks with Tona Ottinger about parenting through these trying times.
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Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About Central Nervous System Dysfunction & Trauma
Episode 365 - FASD Diagnosis & Resources with Dr. Douglas Waite, MD, FAAP
Episode 364 - Foster Care Adoption Resources with Rita Soronen of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About Sluggish Cognitive Tempo
Episode 363 - The Primary Characteristics of FASD—Difficulty Predicting Outcomes
Episode 362- Catching up with Natalie Vecchione of FASD Hope
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About Attachment
Episode 361 - Mama Systems with Adoptive FASD Mom Laura Hernandez
Episode 360 - Primary Characteristics of FASD—Difficulty with Abstract Concepts
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About Theory of Mind
Episode 359 - Primary Characteristics of FASD—Memory Problems
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About Alexithymia
Episode 358 - Goal for 2023—Remain in Jesus with Sandra Flach
Episode 357 - Advent - A Season of Love with Sandra Flach
Episode 356 - Advent - A Season of Joy with Sandra Flach
Episode 355 - Advent - A Season of Peace with Sandra Flach
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About the HPA Axis
Episode 354 - Advent - A Season of Hope with Sandra Flach
Episode 353 - Catching Up With Adoptive Mom Elizabeth Occhipinti of Miriam’s Heart
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About the Effects of Sugar Sweetened Beverages on Brain Function
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