Our Guest:
Heather Rogers, LPC is the Supervisor of The Gladney Home. She has been a Gladney staff member for over 14 years. The Gladney Home is a program that houses teenage girls who are in the foster care system and seeking adoption. She is also a mother to a toddler.
Show Notes:
In this episode, we talked about:
- How to connect with teenagers by participating in activities that interest them
- How to lean into your child’s interests, and be open to trying new activities to bond with them
- The importance of consistency for a child that comes from a trauma background and how it will help the child feel safer in your home
- Creating a safe space in where your child feels comfortable communicating openly with you
- Having boundaries to create “felt safety”, an environment in which the child feels safe and can heal from past trauma
- How to listen to your teen to foster open communication in your home
- Mental health care tips and counseling information
- How to manage your expectations to not be disappointed by outcomes you may not have expected
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