Trauma Reactions in Adoptive/Guardianship Families : Onalaska

741 Oak Avenue South,Onalaska WI 54650

26 January, 2022

Description

Connect with other guardianship/adoptive parents Are you curious about how stress can change brain wiring both in utero and beyond? We'll also learn about what is trauma behavior vs. 'typical' behavior. We'll reflect on how parents can mediate their reactions so that they don't engage in the trauma dance/ recreate traumatic dynamics. Maxine Jacobs has been a trainer for La Crosse County since 2013, and has raised 5 adopted children and 2 biological children. REMINDERS Please do NOT attend an event if you or anyone in your household is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (which include fever, cough, and shortness of breath), or have been exposed to others who have experienced those symptoms within the last 14 days. Regarding COVID-19, please follow CDC guidelines, as well as specific county, city and location guidelines. There will be physical distancing and wearing a mask at the library is preferred. Wisconsin Adoption & Permanency Support is funded by a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families to offer supportive services that cover a wide continuum of needs for Wisconsin's adoptive & guardianship families, adult adoptees and birth families. Our program is built on collaboration with individuals, professionals, organizations and community members throughout Wisconsin who are impacted by adoption & guardianship.