May 1, 2019

The Secret Next Door (Child on Parent Violence)

Child-on-parent violence is at epidemic levels in some families. However, it's a taboo topic in our society and there's little help available for parents or children. The post The Secret Next Door (Child on Parent Violence) appeared first on Raising Devon.
The ugly truth about trauma

Understanding the devastating impact of early childhood trauma requires a paradigm shift. It's invisible to the untrained eye so we tend to minimize its severity, but it's like a huge gaping trauma wounds. The post The ugly truth about trauma appeared first on Raising Devon.
The Struggle For Love – How it All Began

Learn how ambition for adoption and loving a child blinded me to the challenges of loving and raising trauma affected children. The post The Struggle For Love – How it All Began appeared first on Raising Devon.
Parents in crisis can’t parent therapeutically – so stop expecting us to.

Adoptive and foster parents usually reach a crisis point before we get help. No doubt, our children need us to be that calm and steady, therapeutic parent, but at that point, we simply don't have the capacity to do it. The post Parents in crisis can’t parent therapeutically – so stop expecting us to. appeared first on Raising Devon.
Christmas Gift List for kids in Residential Treatment Facilities (RTFs)

It can be challenging to Christmas shop for kids who are living in residential treatment facilities (PRTFs, RTFs, or group The post Christmas Gift List for kids in Residential Treatment Facilities (RTFs) appeared first on Raising Devon.
A Dad’s Struggle Accepting Reactive Attachment Disorder Diagnosis

Learn about a Dad's struggle with awareness and acceptance of a Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) diagnosis and helpful tips to overcome the challenge of accepting related Developmental Trauma Disorders. The post A Dad’s Struggle Accepting Reactive Attachment Disorder Diagnosis appeared first on Raising Devon.