Ep 3 - Attachment: What Children Need Most to Heal (feat. Dena Johnson)

Dena Johnson joins us for the podcast today as we talk science: the life-long biological impact on children who experience trauma, what helps and hinders a healthy attachment, and why prioritizing blood bonds (blood relatives) may not be as helpful as we think. A licensed mental health counselor in Washington State with a private practice of almost 25 years, two post-grad certifications in TBRI and Attachment-Focused Trauma Therapy, and a foster mom herself, Dena had a WEALTH of knowledge to share with us and we are so excited for you to listen in 💚 For more information on the work Fostering Change WA is doing in Washington State to help those in foster care and make a change in our system, please visit our website: https://fosteringchangewa.org/ #fostercare #fostering #fostercarepodcast - - - - - - - - - - - To follow us and the work we are doing, check out our social media channels: 📸 Instagram: ‪@fosteringchangewa‬ 🕺🏻 TikTok: @fostering.change 💻 Facebook: Fostering Change WA 💚 Want to catch up on the story? All our 'Change The Story' episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and here on our channel. Our mission is to make a real change in Washington state for those most vulnerable. Through this channel, we aim to give a voice to the voiceless, share the stories of those who often go unseen, and inspire people to make a difference. We want listens to become action that will save lives. Thank you so much for your support and joining us on this fight for a better tomorrow for our kids. Thank you!!