Trauma
Trauma is defined as a response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, causes feelings of helplessness, diminishes their sense of self and their ability to feel a full range of emotions and experiences. It is estimated that 90% of children in foster care have experienced some type of traumatic event. Nearly 50% of the foster population has reported exposure to four or more types of traumatic events.
These statistics are sobering. We at JFO understand the challenges that trauma presents for fostered and adopted children as well as their caregivers. This is why we offer trauma training and resources for parents and caregivers that provide the tools to nurture and support the children in their care.
TRAUMA TRAININGS:
Cultivate Connection (formerly Empowered to Connect Parent Training) courses rooted in the Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) model created by Dr. Karyn Purvis and her colleagues at Texas Christian University. This 10 week course for parents and caregivers meets weekly for 2 hours in person or online.
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To host a Cultivate Connection course at your church
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To register for a scheduled Cultivate Connection course
TRAUMA RESOURCES:
Websites:
Podcasts:
The Adoption & Foster Care Journey
Books:
The Connected Child by Dr. Karyn Purvis
The Connected Parent by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Lisa Qualls
Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father by Sandra Flach