Show notes
Jamie Finn is no stranger to the attachment journey for children and families. Having shared her life as a foster mother for a decade, Jamie knows the beauty and the sorrow of loving kids with difficult beginnings. In this episode, you’ll hear Jamie share the ways her heart posture has changed over the years. If you’re considering becoming a foster parent, if you’re currently walking through the attachment journey yourself, or if you’d like to learn how to better support families wrapped up in the foster system, this episode is for you!...Episode Highlights Introduction to Jamie and her journey with caring for kids in foster care (2:26) The reality of being complicit in trauma (7:13) Redefining ‘home’ in terms of attachment (10:21) Co-regulation when a child does not feel safe (14:34) Trauma-informed, gospel-centered parenting (20:22) What can I do? Identifying needs and gifts and neighboring well (32:45) How to engage with Jamie and her work (42:58)...For more information, details, and episode transcriptions, visit upwardlydependent.com/shownotes....Links Kindred Exchange - Become a monthly donor to support this show and our mission Think Orphan - Learn more and listen to the podcast Emmaus House - Learn more about their work with orphaned youth in Haiti Foster the Family Website - Learn more about the organization, dive into the blog, and tune into the podcast today Foster the Family Book - Order your copy of Jamie’s book today...Connect with LaurenEmail / Instagram / Leave a ReviewConnect with JamieInstagram