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The Foster Care Crisis and What We Can Do | Foster Care Awareness Month
At Stable Moments®, we make a bold claim: we are ending the foster care crisis — one mentor at a time. In this episode, I'm sharing an important presentation about the real roots of the foster care crisis and what it...
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Co-Regulation Explained: Supporting Kids with Trauma & Emotional Dysregulation
Ever wonder why emotional regulation is so hard for kids with developmental trauma? Or how your energy might be the most powerful tool in helping them regulate? In this week’s episode, we’re diving deep into...
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Sparking Meaningful Conversations with Kids in Foster Care
In this episode, we dive into the power of Meaningful Moments Cards—a trauma-informed tool designed to help mentors build trust and foster essential life skills in children, especially those in foster care.
🌟 We...
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Your Own Healing is Key to Trauma-Informed Service
In this episode, we dive into why your personal healing is the foundation of effective, trauma-informed care. From understanding the ripple effect of your own healing to breaking down barriers that hold you back, this...
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Building Life Skills for Kids Transitioning Out of Foster Care
Welcome to Stable Moments! In today's video, we're diving into essential life skills for young adults transitioning out of foster care. Our mentorship sessions are designed with trauma-informed, color-coded...
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Why Kids with Developmental Trauma Steal
Explore the complex reasons behind why children with developmental trauma steal and learn effective strategies to address and support their needs. Check out our trauma-informed mentorship model at www.stablemoments.com
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Big Ts and Little Ts - It's all trauma
In this episode, I'll be delving into the concepts of Big T and little t trauma in the realm of trauma, especially as they pertain to our work with kids in foster care. Join me as we explore how understanding these...
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Understanding ACES: Building Resilience through Mentorship
In this episode we dive into Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and their profound impact on human development.
Join as we explore how ACES shape both physical and mental health outcomes throughout an individual's...
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#76: 4 Ways Mentorship is Therapeutic for Children with Complex Trauma Needs
In this episode, we dive into the therapeutic power of mentorship for children with complex trauma. Explore 4 transformative ways mentors can heal trauma by showing up, demonstrating genuine interest, navigating...
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#75: Dealing with Lying: Why Children with Complex Trauma Lie
In this episode we explore why children with complex trauma lie, and the Fact or Fiction activity we can use to support children who lie as a coping mechanism.
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#74: Become a Child Advocate with Joan Ulsher
In this episode, Joan Ulsher shares how her traumatic childhood led her to be a child advocate and shares her new book Misplaced Childhood empowering others to become child advocates. After foster care, Joan is...
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#73: We Don't Fix Kids
Many parents, mentors, and program directors feel the need to fix the foster kids we serve. It’s natural, but we don’t fix here, so I’m going to dive into what we do do, and how we can support everyone while just...
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