Based on the original article "Using a Brain-Based Foundation for Preparing and Supporting Families," featured in NACAC's quarterly newsletter, Adoptalk I have worked in the world of foster care and adoption since 2004. One of the most heart-breaking parts of my work has been seeing everyone trying, I mean really trying, and feeling like a failure. It happens with all members of the community: kids, parents, professionals. I am guessing you can relate. My world...
How Do I Hug my Brain?
Is your brain tired? Mine is! We thought 2021 was going to be better than the infamous 2020, but it was rough!! Now here we are just a few days into 2022, and I’m sitting (all masked up) in the doctor’s office waiting for chest x-ray results. I hope your year is off to a better start, but it seems like everywhere I turn, folks are dealing with really heavy stuff. I’ve been thinking about...