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Join Rosilynn Morris as she shares her reflections on working as a Therapist in an organization that primarily served Native American children, teens, and adults. Discover how she learned to integrate Indigenous knowledge with evidence-based treatment to create a holistic approach to healing FOSTER ADOPT MINNESOTA Website | Facebook | Youtube
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In this episode, we are joined by Ariana Krecklau, who is a therapist at Empower Counseling in Fargo, North Dakota, and who has experience working as a treatment foster care case manager. She will share with us what attachment is, why it is important, and how we can work to build strong attachments with the…
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In this episode, we will learn why self-harm, diagnoses, when they should stop, interventions and how understanding is the key. Guest Bruce O’Leary shares how to be supportive without reinforcing the behavior. Bruce is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with an MA. He has been trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT, Internal…
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If you have been brave enough to be a foster or adoptive parent, then you will agree that it comes with a cost. Yet many of us continue to put ourselves back into the battle zones willingly because the children we love desperately need safety and compassion. This hurts and can extract parts of our…
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For many, back-to-school means sitting in a classroom for a majority of the day. Mya Zavaleta is checking in to see how the first few weeks of school are going! We will dive into the importance of getting children moving and outside. In this episode, Mya will provide practical tips, expert advice about how to…
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Daniela Coats, Licensed Masters Social Worker, joins us from Texas to talk about her personal experiences growing up in a home that fostered and adopted as well as her work as a therapist and trainer supporting the entire foster family. She will share about lessons offered in her new book, The Day Lily Turned (Un)Invisible,…
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Greg Luce is back to share valuable information about intercountry adoption. Hear from Greg how Congress could fix a loophole that denies US citizenship to thousands of intercountry adopted people, what help is available for intercountry adoptees who have no records of entry into the US, and The Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2024. This is…
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In this episode, Meg Flynn joins us to talk about ways to incorporate joy into our family lives. As a therapist and trainer for over twenty-five years, Meg has a vast array of knowledge and experience in working with children and families. We’ll discuss ways parents and caregivers can create delight and find deeper connections…
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Thank you to our listeners for getting us to our 100th episode! Hear from FAM staff about how Let’s Talk started and how we got to this point. Classic FAM presenters Deena McMahon, Rick Delaney, Charley Joyce, Krista Nelson and Brenda Benning will share how the Foster Care and Adoption world has changed throughout their…
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Please join us as we talk about the frantic pace of today’s families and the decision fatigue that can result. We’ll validate and normalize decision fatigue and identify ways we can keep ourselves and our families healthy and joyful. Our guest is Hillary Langfeld. Hillary is a licensed independent clinical social worker and a partner…
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In this episode, we are joined by Sue Tate, who, along with her husband Randy, provided foster care for 20 years and cared for over 30 children. Sue shares what interested them in becoming foster parents, things they didn’t expect and had to learn along the way, and advice to those who are considering or…
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Transitioning to adulthood is a challenging time for any person. For children who have experienced trauma, grief and loss, or neglect, moving into independence can be even more complex. They may have some delays in social skills, emotional regulation, or development. Meeting children where they are at, honoring their desires to be independent, and helping…
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Minnesota legislature made significant changes to laws governing access to original birth record information for adult adopted persons. On July 1, 2024, Minnesota will become the fifteenth state in the United States to affirm or restore the right of all adopted people to request and obtain their own original birth certificates (OBC). Join us as…
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In Part 2 of Stories Connect, we are joined by Dan and Emily, who share about the importance of a network of support when becoming foster and adoptive parents. They also share valuable insights and answer commonly asked questions to help inform those considering becoming foster or adoptive parents. FOSTER ADOPT MINNESOTA Website | Facebook…
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May is National Foster Care Month. To show appreciation for the care foster parents provide and encourage others to consider fostering, we are hearing the foster care journey of Dan and Emily. In part 1 of this two-part series, Emily will join us and share their experience of providing foster care for over 15 years,…
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I’m too old, I’m too young, I live by myself, I don’t own a home…. Googling your commonly asked questions about adoption and foster care in Minnesota can lead you down the rabbit hole of confusion. Join us to hear the correct answers from Foster Adopt Minnesota staff as they share frequently asked questions from…
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In part two of this two-part series, we will focus on high school youth and how transition planning is crucial with this age group. Just like part one, we’ll help make sure special education surrogates and foster parent voices, ideas, concerns are heard at special education meetings. FOSTER ADOPT MINNESOTA Website | Facebook | Youtube
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In part one of this two-part series, we will focus on elementary – middle school age children. Don’t feel intimidated and disregarded! Here’s how to make sure special education surrogates and foster parent voices, ideas and concerns are heard at special education meetings. FOSTER ADOPT MINNESOTA Website | Facebook | Youtube
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Join us to hear how Amy Wilkerson, LICSW, helps individuals find the courage to live their lives authentically while staying in connection with themselves and others. Amy is a transracial and international adoptee as well as licensed clinical social worker. Through her private practice specializing in complex trauma, adoption, attachment, reunion, race, and identity building,…
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Join us to learn how UMOJA MN inspires families to reflect on the beautiful ways African Americans have contributed to the development of humanity. Our guest, Queen Jacobs, is the program director at UMOJA MN and will share how the only culture camp of this nature in Minnesota (one of only four nationwide) helps springboard…
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