A Guide to Choosing & Pursuing Your Main Mom Objectives
Despite all the Crazy-making Distractions & Drama of your Adoptive/Blended Family!
The goal of every Second Mom (adoptive or other permanent mom raising a child she didn’t give birth to) is to be the best mom she can be for her child, right?!
But with the distractions, drama and (let’s call it what it is) dysfunction” that are so common in non-traditional families like ours” it can be hard to keep from losing track of those things that are most important or even know what real “success” even looks like for us. (Sometimes, it’s just getting through the day it seems!)
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Does your child or teen tend to overreact with excessive & prolonged drama or explosive behavior? Let’s talk about it…
WHEN THEIR OVERREACTING IS ACTUALLY A TRAUMA RESPONSE
…Today, we're diving deep into an essential trauma tip for adoptive moms. It's all about the ability to CALM DOWN – something that can be particularly challenging for traumatized kids. The key concept here revolves around understanding that their brains and bodies are not as efficient in down-regulating from a heightened state of amygdala activation.
As an experienced adoptive mom and a life coach for Christian adoptive mothers, I recognize the added challenges that our families face. The journey of adoption is both beautiful and complex, and with it can come extraordinary stress that impacts every member of the household.
Yet, as believers and followers of Jesus Christ, we have a profound source of strength and guidance in our faith. Today, we’ll explore a trauma-informed, biblically-centered approach to understanding and managing stress in adoptive families.
