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3 Ways that Trauma is a thief (and what you can do about it)

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I always like a good heist movie. Where there is an underdog who’s a thief and goes all “Robinhood” on the rich casino owner. I mean if the likable bad guy steals from the unlikable bad guy, (who happens to be astronomically wealthier and more evil comparatively,) then surely crime is ok! Until it’s real life and you’re the victim. …

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Four Simple Tools That Changed Our Lives As Foster Parents

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I’m a bit embarrassed to admit it, but at one point we were giving 20 minute time-outs to a three-year-old… in a room by himself. (It was a playroom with a window in the door so he wan’t unsupervised!) This was before we learned about Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and how simple practices would greatly reduce our frustration as parents. …