Category Archives: Foster Care

The impact of trauma on the developing brain

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Dr. G

The potential effects of trauma and abuse on the developing brain and nervous system are powerful and incredibly complex. Continue reading →

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DSM-5: Rethinking Reactive Attachment Disorder

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Dr. G

There are many reasons why children adopted from orphanages and children in foster care frequently exhibit severe problems with conduct and emotional self-regulation. Effects of trauma and neglect upon brain development combined with genetic and environmental influences appear to be responsible in most instances…as opposed to a primary attachment disorder. Continue reading →

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Stuff that’s too good to ignore…Beth Guckenberger

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Dr. G

From a resource development standpoint, providing information and materials to help churches support families who adopt children likely to have special needs will be a big theme on this blog next year. Beth Guckenberger and her organization, Back2Back Ministries are doing some great work in this area. Here’s her presentation from this past year’s Inclusion Fusion, Holistically Serving the Adopted/Foster Child… Continue reading →

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