Reactive Attachment Disorder Parenting Podcast

Tracey N. Turner-Keyser, LCMHC-S, BC-TMH, BC-DMT shares insights with parents on why their children with complex developmental trauma are stuck in survival mode. The post Parents: Why Your Kids Are Stuck in Survival Mode appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

In this episode we dive into the impact that trauma has on couples – their relationships, their parenting styles and more. The post Beyond the Virus – The Impact on the Couple appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

Tracey Turner-Keyser, LCMHC-S, BC-DMT, BC-TMH discusses strategies for parents to cope with complex trauma with their children The post Coping with Complex Trauma in Families appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

Tracey Turner-Keyser, LCMHC-S, BC-DMT, BC-TMH dives into how children with past trauma and reactive attachment disorder (RAD) easily go on the defensive and how parents can help diffuse the situation. The post Helping to Shift Your Child Out of Defensive Mode appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

Discussion of PTSD and it’s effect on family life with Tracey Turner-Keyser, LCMHC, BC-TMH, BC-DMT. The post PTSD's Effect on Family Life appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

In this episode, Tracey shares insights into benefits that COVID-19 is having on families and strategies for maximizing the time together. The post Beyond the Virus Series – Introduction appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

  Hi – This tip is a short introduction to the possibilities of using essential oils for emotional healing enhancement for yourself and your children. I introduce two Doterra essential oils -‘ Balance Blend’ for calming and grounding. ‘Motivate Blend’ for help with feelings of discouragement. Disclaimer- Please consult your doctor before using oils. The […] The post Staying Balanced and Motivated [Tip 10] appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

Hey There and Happy Holidays, Did you know that a solid team of a RAD therapist and a theraputic respite provider works wonders for families strugging to  raise their RAD kids? Tune into this week’s episode featuring Karen Adair, a Theraputic respite provider and adoptive parent that understands all that is entailed in parenting children […] The post Why Respite [Episode 10] appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

  Hey Parents and Caregivers, Now that we are somewhat adjusted to the flow of being back at school, this week we are going to touch on the importance of setting limits for our kids. With the holidays fast approaching this is one parenting tip that you don’t want to miss. For more tips, tricks […] The post Setting Limits [Tip 009] appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

Hi Folks, This week we are talking to Dr.David Keyser about the neuroscience behind strong sitting. This is a wonderful tool to have in the toolbag and should be something accessible to both kids and adults. If ya haven’t already, make time to watch the strong sitting video below and check out Epsiode 008 and […] The post The Neuroscience of Strong Sitting featuring Dr. David Keyser-[Episode 009] appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

  Hey Listeners, Have a listen to this parent’s strong sitting experience and her testimonial of what an awesome tool this is to have in the tool bag. After you listen head on over to the “Video” tab to watch Strong Sitting in action courtesy of my grand-daughter who nailed it after a weekend at […] The post Strong Sitting: Parent Interview [Episode 008] appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

Hey There and Welcome to Fall! We are back in action and by now, I’m sure you all are fried with school, new commitments and all of the Fall transitions that you are moving through. In this tip of the week I want to share one of my favorite and most effective tools for moving […] The post Parent Training & Strong Sitting [Tip 008] appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

  We’re back for just in time for Fall. We have an exciting new series covering all things Fall, school related and preparing for the holidays. Stay tuned!! Be sure to donate to the podcast to keep us going here https://www.paypal.me/traceyturnerkeyser Much Gratitude and Happy Fall!! The post 2017 Fall Podcast Series appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

Enjoy a parents discussion on shame versus guilt and why it is so crucial to move kids out of shame and into guilt. Have you paper and pens ready there is some great insight here that you don’t want to miss. For more tips, tricks and access to upcoming webinars, subscribe to our newsletter on […] The post Shame vs Guilt Parent Conversations [Episode 007] appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

  Hey there, Here is a tip focused on recognizing the difference between Shame versus Guilt. We will chat about the importance of guilt and how to move your RAD child from feeling shame into feeling a guilty and why that is a good thing. For more tips, tricks and access to upcoming webinars, subscribe […] The post Shame vs Guilt [Tip 007] appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

  It’s that time again where we have the opportunity to listen to one mom’s struggle to get a clear RAD diagnosis and her journey towards gaining control of her RAD child and bringing peace back into her family. For more tips, tricks and access to upcoming webinars, subscribe to our newsletter on our website: […] The post Recognizing a RAD Child Part 2 [Episode 006] appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

  Hey there listeners, In this quick and dirty tip we will discuss a few more signs for recognizing that you have a RAD child. Stay tuned for this week’s full length episode as we hear one mothers journey of how she identified her RAD child and the impacts of RAD on her family. For […] The post Recognizing a RAD Child Part 2 [Tip 006] appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

  Welcome Back Folks.This week we are picking up where we left of in our two part series of “Why A RAD Intensive.” If you have not had a chance to listen to the first episode in this two part series, head over to Episode 004 “Why A RAD Intensive Part 1“. For more tips, […] The post Why A RAD Intensive Part 2 [Episode 005] appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

In this episode we talk about  tips on when an intensive is needed: 1) When traditional therapy is not working – in fact your child is getting worse. 2) When everyone including the child’s therapist is doubting you as a parent and the child is taking over your life. 3)  You begin to be isolated […] The post Why a RAD Intensive Part 2 [Tip 005] appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

  Welcome Back Folks for another episode of the RAD Parenting Podcast. This week we are diving into what an intensive is, why it is necessary and how it provides parents with new tools for parenting, respite and a safe container to work on the parent to parent and parent to child relationship. I am […] The post Why a RAD Intensive Part 1 [Episode 004] appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

  Tip on what an intensive is: An intensive is an opportunity to address the developmental, complex trauma that is hidden in the body, the cellular memory and in the Sense of Self. An intensive provides a model of intervention needed to handle the emotionally, verbally and physically destructive behaviors that children with RAD may […] The post What is a RAD Intensive [Tip 004] appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

  In this podcast you will be listening to a parent who has 7 children, 3 are adopted and 4 are biological kids. She speak honestly about how she as a mom began to recognize that her set of adopted twins suffer from RAD and what it took for her to reach out for therapeutic […] The post Recognizing a RAD Child [Episode 003] appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

  If you are feeling out of control, isolated, helpless and hopeless when it comes to parenting your child …… there might be something more than “you’re a terrible parent” going on ….. it might be possible that your child suffers from RAD!  If this is in fact the case, you will need more help […] The post Recognizing Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) [Tip 003] appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

  In this podcast I talk about the attachment cycle and how an infant learns how build trust and feel secure enough to continue to reach out. This cycle is a reciprocal relationship between the parent and child and based mostly on the nonverbal love communication between the mother and child. When this cycle for […] The post The Attachment Cycle [Episode 002] appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

  We all fall on the attachment spectrum and hopefully, as good enough parents we fall in the healthy range of  attachment, allowing us to innately parent our infant to form a secure and trusting attachment. When this does not happen…….. For more tips, tricks and access to upcoming webinars, subscribe to our newsletter on […] The post Tip of the week- The Attachment Cycle [Tip 002] appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

  In this week’s Tip of the Week we will discuss SELF CARE.  If mama is not taking care of herself then she is of no use to anyone. Tune in to hear the 3 most powerful self care tips that will get you through literally anything. When you finish this week’s episode give yourself […] The post Tip of the week-Self Care for Parents and Caretakers of RAD Children [Tip 001] appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.

In today’s show we talk about the key steps to true, deep self care, even in the most trying of moments. Go to www.fullcirclefamilycounseling.com to receive free tips on parenting RAD children. If you have found the information in this podcast useful consider donating a few bucks to the podcast/coffe and tea fund using the following link https://www.paypal.me/traceyturnerkeyser […] The post Self Care for Parents and Caretakers of RAD Children [episode 01] appeared first on Full Circle Family Counseling.