Today, interim host Kirsty chats with Lynn Barts, owner of Baby and Me, LLC in St. Louis, Missouri. Join them as they explore the benefits of prenatal massage, techniques for bonding with your baby before birth, and key aspects of prenatal development. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on nurturing your baby from the very beginning.

Show Notes:

• Baby and Me, LLC

• Lynn's Facebook

• Lynn's Instagram

• Lynn's LinkedIn

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Today, our interim host Kirsty Ruggles, Lead Trainer at The Knowledge Center, dives into self-care in honor of International Self Care Day. While Jenna takes a well-deserved break, Kirsty discusses burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and practical self-care tips. Join us for an insightful talk on maintaining mental health and well-being!

Show Notes:

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ATIA is taking a summer break until the fall as Jenna takes some well-deserved time to 'refill her cup,' and we encourage you to do the same!

In the meantime, catch up on any episodes you might have missed at attachmenttheoryinaction.com.

This week, Jenna sits down with LC Coppola, author and program director of the Voices Unheard Storytelling Program, for an intimate conversation on adoption and addiction. LC shares her own journey as an adoptee grappling with addiction, and how she now supports other adoptees facing similar struggles. Tune in for powerful stories of resilience and healing.

Show Notes:

- Instagram: @morethanjustaluckyadoptee

- Email: lcoppolastories@gmail.com

- Voices Unheard: A Reflective Journal for Adult Adoptees

- For inquiries about Boston Post Adoption Resources: info@bpar.org

- For inquiries about the Voices Unheard Program: lisa@bpar.org

- Listen to Our Episode on Adoption Unfiltered

Join Jenna and educator Sarah-Bess Dworin as they explore the dynamics of rupture and repair in restorative justice and its impact on attachment. Gain practical insights for fostering stronger connections in schools, organizations, and families. Don't miss this compelling conversation on healing and growth.

Show Notes:

• Sarah-Bess's LinkedIn
• Get the Dolls!
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This week, Jenna is joined by Dr. Linda Gilkerson, a professor at the Erikson Institute, to explore the transformative FAN Model—Facilitating Attuned Interactions. Tune in as they navigate the challenges of fussy babies and delve into practical applications of the FAN Model, as well as The Fussy Baby FAN Model. Don't miss this insightful conversation on nurturing strong, sturdy and nurturing connections with your little ones.

Show Notes:

• Dr. Linda Gilkerson | Erikson Institute

• Learn more about The FAN Model
• Graduate Programs | Erikson Institute
• Masters in Social Work | Erikson Institute

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In this episode, Jenna and Dr. Camille Humes explore the ethical complexities of client-professional relationships in the mental health field. Through compelling stories and insights, they illuminate the delicate balance between ethics and empathy, offering valuable lessons for listeners on navigating boundaries and fostering trust in therapeutic settings.

Show Notes:

• Email Dr. Humes

• https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English

• https://www.counseling.org/about/values-statements

• https://www.apa.org/ethics/code

Today, Jenna sits down with Dr. Kate Zinsser, Associate Professor at UIC, co-founder of the EMOTERS tool, and author of "No Longer Welcome: The Epidemic of Early Childhood Expulsion". Join us for a very insightful conversation about early childhood expulsion and the effects it has on both development, and attachment.

Show Notes:

• www.emoters.org
• www.setlab.com
• Get the Book

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