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The Tenacious Mama: Confessions of An Adoptive Mother
I’m currently on the roller-coaster ride of single parenting an adopted teenage son. Join me each week as I share my lived experience by starting with a confession, in the hopes of normalizing the complex issues that often come with parenting an adopted child.
The Tenacious Mama: Confessions of An Adoptive Mother
E26: Twerking as a therapeutic tool
Confession: I recently learned in a family therapy session that one cannot be angry and twerk at the same time. Fun fact!
Also included in this episode:
*more valuable content from Daniel Siegel's book Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain
*the handy model of the brain
*why the ages of 12-24 are the most dangerous of our lives
*the importance of keeping open lines of communication with your teen and how to work toward it
*how Siegel recommends healing from a disorganized attachment model
*why Lane and I love the movie Instant Family
*another funny Lane story
SHOW NOTES:
Dr. Dan Siegel’s Hand Model of the Brain
Dan Siegel - "Flipping Your Lid:" A Scientific Explanation
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Thanks for listening, Beloveds. Please take care of yourselves; if you don’t do it, who will? Keep advocating for your child. And, most importantly, stay tenacious!
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BOOK RECOMMENDATION:
The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting Strategies and Solutions by Sarah Naish
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