BOOKS

Trauma-Informed Care

THE CONNECTED CHILD: BRINGING HOPE AND HEALING TO YOUR ADOPTED FAMILY

By: Karyn Purvis, David Cross, and Wendy Lyons Sunshine

The adoption of a child is always a joyous moment in the life of a family. Some adoptions, though, present unique challenges. Welcoming these children into your family and addressing their special needs requires care, consideration, and compassion.

Written by two research psychologists specializing in adoption and attachment, The Connected Child will help you to build bonds of affection and trust with your adopted child, effectively deal with any learning or behavioral disorders, and discipline your child with love without making him or her feel threatened.

This book is truly outstanding because of its numerous examples of scripts and phrases that parents can use. This book is strongly recommended.

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BORN FOR LOVE: WHY EMPATHY IS ESSENTIAL AND ENDANGERED

By: Bruce Perry and Maia Szalavitz

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PARENTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT

By: Dan Seigel, MD

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ANATOMY OF THE SOUL

By: Curt Thompson

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THE WHOLE BRAIN CHILD

By: Tina Payne Bryson, PhD and Daniel Seigel, MD

Your toddler throws a tantrum in the middle of a store. Your preschooler refuses to get dressed. Your fifth-grader sulks on the bench instead of playing on the field. Do children conspire to make their parents’ lives endlessly challenging? No – it’s just their developing brain calling the shots!

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NO DRAMA DISCIPLINE

By: Daniel Siegel, MD and Tina Payne Bryson, PhD

The pioneering experts behind the bestselling The Whole-Brain Child – Tina Payne Bryson and Daniel J. Siegel, the New York Times bestselling author of Brainstorm – now explore the ultimate child-raising challenge: discipline. Highlighting the fascinating link between a child’s neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehavior, No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears – without causing a scene.

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READY OR NOT: 30 DAYS OF DISCOVERY FOR FOSTER & ADOPTIVE PARENTS

Entering the journey of foster care and adoption can be one of the most daunting decisions that you make as a parent. Parenting a child who has experienced trauma and loss is a rewarding experience, but it’s not easy.

In this biblically-centered and straight-forward book, Pam Parish helps parents to:

Consider the impact of foster care and adoption on their lives and families.
Evaluate their motives and expectations for the foster care and adoption experience.
Explore foster care and adoption through the lens of scripture.

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