THE POST ADOPTION MOM COACH

Providing Post Adoption Support from a Biblical Perspective for “Second Moms” in Adoptive & Blended Families




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WHAT IS A MOM MISSION MAP?

WHAT IS A MOM MISSION MAP?

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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When Their Overreacting is Actually a Trauma Response

When Their Overreacting is Actually a Trauma Response
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.

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Understanding & Managing Stress in Adoptive Families: A Biblical Approach


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.


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Dawn Baggett & Post Adoption Coaching

 

Hi there, I'm Dawn Baggett! 

As a mom in an adoptive family that includes the blending of both, biological and adopted children, I've been through it all—navigating attachment issues, trauma, special needs and chronic illness...with challenges & chaos that have both tested and refined my Christian faith.   

In addition to my own personal parenting experiences, my law degree from the University of Alabama, various certificates and courses on topics ranging from coaching to trauma to relationships, as well as my research & observations of the experiences of others have all brought invaluable insights into supporting adoptive moms like myself.  I found that patterns and dynamics that I struggled with were often the SAME ones that were repeated again and again in other homes of adoptive families like mine and within those of similar "second moms" like step-moms and kinship caregivers who are raising children and teens that have had a break (for whatever reason) from their first mom. 

I truly believe in the power of faith-driven coaching to support "second moms" navigating the unique challenges of raising children with these often-complex backgrounds. My mission is to stand with you, offering guidance and understanding when the rest of your world seems unsure how to help, or even multiplies the problems that you are working so hard to overcome for your child and your family. 

If you're ready to continue your journey with a desire to walk out your faith in your family and mom role in particular, I'm here to be in your corner. Let's connect and explore how we can put together a personal plan that serves you! 

Apply for a free consultation call to discover whether post adoption coaching is your next best step:  

With love,
Dawn

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