New Courses From
ALP:
Does your child resist
affection, lash out explosively or react unexpectedly to social
situations?
He may be suffering
from having experienced some form of trauma in his early days --- a
"tough start" in life.
Many adopted children,
whether adopted domestically or internationally, have lived through
early days that were far from ideal. Poor prenatal care or
substance exposure, or being born into a neglectful, chaotic or
abusive environment are all examples of tough starts adopted
children may have faced. Even if they are fortunate enough to come
into a loving and nurturing home at just a few months of age, the
effects of this tough start may linger in the form of persistent
and troublesome behaviors. These behaviors are often so challenging
that even experienced parents can feel puzzled, frustrated and even
disheartened in their ability to raise this child.
Our Tough
Starts Matter series is specifically designed to help.
Each course offers research-based insights, practical advice and
encouragement from experts who have dedicated their lives to
helping tough start children and families thrive.
Brain Development
Matters gives a thorough background on the impact that early
trauma is likely to have had on a child's brain chemistry, brain
development and sensory processing. As challenging behaviors often
are rooted in altered brain development, this fundamental knowledge
paves the way to more informed parenting choices. Learn More and see a preview from
this course
Treatment Matters
provides strategies for seeking
professional help. Learn about the benefits of an early diagnosis,
treatment options and therapy approaches. Learn more and see a
preview from this course.
Parenting Matters
applies a strengths-based, therapeutic approach to helping parents
connect in order to heal their child. The goal is to help parents
respond to their child more insightfully, therefore shaping
behavior more effectively. Learn more and see a preview from
this course
The
individual courses in the Tough Starts Matter Series can also be
purchased as a package with a 20% discount! Click
Here to learn more
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Upcoming
Webinar!
Overwhelmed
for the Holidays:
An Adoptive
Parents Guide to Navigating the Holidays
Tuesday, December 7,
2010
7:00PM - 8:00PM Central Time
Fee: $15
Please join us for a timely webinar discussion on helping adopted
children and families celebrate the holidays without becoming
overwhelmed. The session covers: understanding your child's
capacity to cope, teaching them self-regulation skills, and finding
ways to remember their birth family during this special time of the
year.
The session will be lead by Judy Stigger, LCSW, an adoption
therapist at The Cradle and the Director of Professional Relations
for Adoption Learning Partners. A professional with over 30 years
of experience in the field, Judy is also an adoptive mom.
CLICK HERE to register
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