Foster Care Family - EXPERT CONTRIBUTOR Season 4 Episode 2

DESCRIPTIONIn response to our last episode featuring foster mom Caroline, Dr. Ann Maree Goudzwaard interviews licensed professional and biblical counselor Jessica Gallina with Fieldstone Counseling in Akron, Ohio. In this episode, we try to answer the question, “How can the church come alongside and care for the very unique needs of both the parents and the biological children and the foster or adopted children in these families?”SHOWNOTESClick here to learn more about Jessica Gallina and her colleague Jonathan Holmes (who will be on a future Safe to Hope podcast).Here’s a link to the ministry Alongside Families for those in NC and Upstream Collaborative for those in other states.Here’s more information about the ACE’s study: ACEs stands for: Adverse Childhood Experiences.Jessica mentioned the seminal book about trauma: The Body Keeps the Score.If you are a foster parent looking for a support group in your area please visit Foster the Family support groups.Safe To Hope is one of the resources offered through the ministry of Help[H]er, a 501C3 that provides advocacy for women in crisis in the church, and training and resources for those ministering in one-another care. Your donations make it possible for Help[H]er to serve as they navigate crises. All donations are tax-deductible.Help[H]er website                          Give     Shop              We value and respect conversations with all our guests. Opinions, viewpoints, and convictions may differ so we encourage our listeners to practice discernment. As well, guests do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of HelpHer. It is our hope that this podcast is a platform for hearing and learning rather than causing division or strife. Please note, abuse situations have common patterns of behavior, responses, and environments. Any familiarity construed by the listener is of their own opinion and interpretation. Our podcast does not accuse individuals or organizations.The podcast is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional care, diagnosis, or treatment.