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Adopting a Child of Trauma: Gaining Perspective on What Your Child's Behavior and Rage Are Telling You

Written By: Aleksandra Corwin, Lizzie Vance | Resource Creation By: Bridget Morton | Design By: Sunny DiMartino, Christy Bui
Adopting a Child of Trauma: Gaining Perspective on What Your Child's Behavior and Rage Are Telling You

As the parent of a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder, Lori Hetzel knows that her daughter's intense emotions are trying to communicate what she is unable to express with words. Nadya's extreme behavior is the only tool she has for expressing her fundamental need for security. Read about Lori's efforts to maintain perspective during crisis, and then consider three perspectives to help you as you approach your own child's extreme behavior.

Residential Care: A Story of Love and Caring for a Traumatized Daughter

Written By: Lizzie Vance, Aleksandra Corwin | Resource Creation By: Leeann Sanders | Designed By: Sunny DiMartino, Christy Bui
Residential Care: A Story of Love and Caring for a Traumatized Daughter

After years of rages and fighting, Lori Hetzel’s adopted daughter’s behavior, diagnosed as Reactive Attachment Disorder, turns in a dangerous direction, leading the family to consider options for her care they have never wanted to consider until now. Nadya’s extreme emotionality, aggressive reactivity, and unpredictability has left the family with no good, safe options for keeping her at home.

Reflecting on Newtown and Coming Out of the Closet on Mental Illness: It's Time

Written By: Christine Walker
Reflecting on Newtown and Coming Out of the Closet on Mental Illness: It's Time

Each year we reflect on the anniversary of Newtown. During the recollection, let's make sure that we strengthen our commitment to preventing this from happening again, anywhere. One way is to read this emotional plea by Christine Walker, mother of a son afflicted with mental illness.

When Your Child with Asperger's Disorder is Bullied

Written By: Pamela DeLoatch | Resource Creation By: Keli McNeill | Design By: Sunny DiMartino, Christy Bui, Nathan Lueth
When Your Child with Asperger's Disorder is Bullied

It's not just about your child being picked last for the kickball game or not making new friends at school, it's about the derogatory comments towards your child from other children or the lack of empathy from the adults in his/her life. Finding the right tools to help your child with Asperger's and Autism Spectrum Disorder and educating those who interact with your child, will help lead you all down a path towards a bright future for your child.