Mindfulness Moment: How To Hug A Porcupine

Ep 11: Lie #6 - No One Really Loves Me

Today on the podcast, we are talking the final lie: No One Really Loves me. Listen to learn why inside jokes, matching shirts, and sharing memories help fight this lie. This lie is rooted in our kids not feeling like they belong or are important enough to be loved. We will discuss what this look likes in children, ways to tackle this lie & the truth they need to hear. Be sure to check out the Non Reciprocal Love printable to support you in fighting this lie in the kids you love at www.theEvermoreCollective.com/resources/#printables .

Mindfulness Moment: No Matter What

In this Mindfulness Moment, we will process what we discussed in Episode 10 with Josh Shipp's book for kids called No Matter What: A Foster Care Tale. Join a squirrel named Josh an adventure to find loving adults who are willing to be sturdy and secure in their love and commitment to him.

Ep 10: Lie #5 - Everyone Will Reject Me

When kids have had adults exit their lives unexpectedly, especially adults they are connected or bonded to, this can be very traumatic. The Lie that is built into these children's thought processes include Everyone Will Reject Me. Regardless of how safe and secure their situation is, they often feel the need to quit others to protect themselves from rejection or being abandoned again. In this episode we will discuss the many behaviors associated with kids who struggle with trust and a fear of rejection as well as strategies and resources to support you in loving kids who believe this lie. Check out the free resource to accompany this week's podcast called Staying [www.theEvermoreCollective.com/resources/#printables] and the mini episode Mindfulness Moment: No Matter What [www.theEvermoreCollective.com/mindfulnessmoments].

Ep 09: Lie #4 - No One Cares About Me

This week, we are talking about the deep rooted lie that kids often believe when they were treated poorly, abused or rejected. This lie - No One Cares About Me - is something we all struggle with, so the truth that God values our kids shapes how we see them. The episode covers facts, root causes, behaviors, strategies on how to combat the lie & resources to support you.

Mindfulness Moment: How To Hug A Porcupine

In this Mindfulness Moment, I will be reading snipits from the book: How To Hug A Porcupine that relate to the themes from Episode 8 where we combatted the lie #3: I Need To Take Care Of Myself.