RAD Parenting Podcast

Consistency is key. Set limits that you can always enforce and chill out! Acknowledge that they may not be doing exactly what you've asked, but stay calm and say something like "when you get this done mom's way, we'll go do this_______________. Being firm, yet calm and in control helps your child understand that as an adult, you've got this!  

This covers so much with Jen. Good information but would like it to be broken down more for tips to manage day to day life with RAD child. It validates parents feelings and gives permission to acknowledge their feelings and to take steps their family needs to continue successfully.

Feeling helpless and hopeless says it ALL! That is exactly my experience!

Tracey describes how parents feel with a RAD child.....sometimes disconnected, unsure of themselves because they are not connecting with this child and that feeling of failure. This tip is so encouraging to parents because it reminds us that we are not bad parents and we are not alone. Would like to have more of these tips.

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Tune in and listen to the dialogue between Tracey Turner, LCMHC-S and Dr. Janet Courtney on play therapy.

Tracey Turner, LCMHC-S discusses helpful strategies that can keep the chaos of the holidays to a minimum.

Tracey talks on why Intensive's are important and how to know when you should do one.

Parent Conversation on her experience with RAD in her children.

Tracey talks on finding time to step away and give yourself the care you deserve.

Part 2 of 3 where mom Sarah discusses challenges that can arise living with adoptive kids

Join mom Sarah as she discusses details about challenges that can arise living with adoptive kids. This is part 1 of 3

Mom Sarah talks about challenges that arise living with adoptive kids - part 3 of 3

Strong Sitting with Dr. Dave Keyser

Tracey talks on why Intensive's are important and how to know when you should do one.

A Coffee Time conversation on RAD in kids, trusting others and building a relationship with your child.

What is Self Care? This podcast talks about to importance of self care, what it is and how to make time for it in your life.

Special guest Frank Anderson, MD joins us to talk about the activation of trauma for parents and the importance of addressing that in the therapy process. To learn more about Dr. Anderson, please visit his website at www. FrankAndersonMD.com

Join Tracey Turner, LCMHC-S as she chats with Dr. Dana Wyss about the Invisible String and how it can help children with RAD and Complex Developmental Trauma.

Tosha expressed her feelings of being unlovable because her birth parents couldn't take care of her, but has grown up enough to realize that just because they couldn't do that, that is not her fault. Understanding that she has to be and think in the NOW rather than the past, allows her to see her situation with her current family more clearly and realize that she is loved and is worth loving. Sees...

Tracey Turner, LCHMC-S discusses the process of creating a boundary box and then Acknowledge, Validate and Redirect to Connect with your child in every scenario.

Tune in to this episode where 3 moms talk about their experiences and considerations with putting their reactive attachment disorder children into a residential treatment facility.

Guest Patti Hoyt joins us to talk about how essential oils can aid in relieving anxiety. Download her free stress toolkit: https://bit.ly/StressToolkit101 Visit www.fullcirclefamilycounseling.com/store for information on products mentioned.

When you "catch your kid with their hand in the cookie jar," their natural inclination is to lie. Tune in to this discussion with Tracey Turner, LCHMC-S and Paula Boyd, MS as they discuss giving your kid space to tell the truth.

Tracey Turner, LCMHC-S and Paula Boyd discuss Adult Attachment Style. For more information or to take Terry Levy's Adult Attachment Style Quiz, please check out his website: https://www.evergreenpsychotherapycenter.com/what-is-your-attachment-style-understanding-adult-attachment-patterns/