Pre+Post Adoption Support
Show Hope Book Club: Adopted for Life
Adopted for Life “Adopted for Life” by Dr. Russell Moore positions adoption as a central gospel theme, showing how God’s adoption of believers through Christ shapes Christian identity, family, and the mission of the Church. Drawing on Scripture and theology, Dr. Moore challenges churches and families to see adoption not as a niche calling but…
Read MoreHonoring Birth Parents
As followers of Jesus, it is important for us to honor the birth parents of our children welcomed home through adoption. Even in the most complex situations, we must remember that birth parents have inherent dignity and worth, and to treat them otherwise would reflect anything but the love and grace of Christ. As our…
Read MoreMeet Kari Baragrey
When Kari Baragrey first learned about Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®), she was seeking help for meeting the needs of her son, admitting she knew they weren’t dealing with anything they would be able to solve on their own. When Kari came across TBRI, she found there was only one TBRI-trained therapist in Michigan, where she…
Read MoreEsperanza Para el Viaje: Hope for the Journey
En un mundo donde el dolor y la quebrantamiento a menudo encuentran su camino en nuestros hogares, la necesidad de compasión, empatía y cuidado centrado en el evangelio nunca ha sido mayor. — Mary Beth Chapman, Cofundador de Show Hope Earlier this year, Show Hope Co-founder Mary Beth Chapman shared this piece of wisdom, driving…
Read MoreShow Hope Book Club: Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Dr. Dan Siegel
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain In his book “Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain,” award-winning educator and bestselling author Dr. Dan Siegel challenges the typical views of adolescence. He argues that adolescence—from 12 to 24—is a period of positive brain reorganization and growth rather than a phase of…
Read MoreShow Hope Book Club: The Body Keeps the Score
The Body Keeps the Score “‘The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk is a great look into how trauma shapes both the mind and body, leaving lasting effects on emotional and physical health,” Show Hope Senior Manager of Communications Bethany Jones said. “Paired with our knowledge of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®), this…
Read MoreStructure vs Nurture
“If a child needs nurture and I give him structure, I harm his ability to trust me. If a child needs structure and I give him nurture, I harm his ability to grow.” — Dr. Karyn Purvis Designed to help meet the unique needs of children who have been impacted by trauma, Trust-Based Relational Intervention®…
Read MoreUnderstanding Developmental Milestones
Every child grows at their own pace, but there are markers along the way that help us understand how they’re developing. Known as developmental milestones, these are the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive skills children typically achieve as they grow. Yet for children who have experienced early adversity, such as trauma, neglect, or loss, these…
Read More6 Tips for Sensory-Avoiding Needs
Sensory avoiding is when a child or teen is hypersensitive to sensory input from the five primary senses or three “hidden” senses proprioception, vestibular, and interoception. To the untrained eye, a child who is exhibiting sensory-avoiding behavior may seem defiant—plugging his or her ears, closing his or her eyes, or running away. But Trust-Based Relational…
Read MoreShow Hope Book Club: Gentle and Lowly
Gentle and Lowly “‘Gentle and Lowly’ gave me a clearer, more tangible picture of Christ’s heart toward me,” Show Hope Director of Development Emily Schafer said. “It helped me to debunk my interest in ‘earning’ the grace of Jesus and instead help me to rest in his gentle and loving embrace of me. It’s a…
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