Parent & Professional Care, Self-Love & You

Websites

• Brené Brown
• PACEs Connection
• Center for Disease Control & Prevention
• Child Welfare Information Gateway: Post Adoption Depression - many articles
• Global Self Care Federation - yes it's that important!
• Parent Self Care
• Play - an ORPARC Resource page
• Self Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff - author in ORPARC's library
• Self Love Rainbow

Recommended Books & Articles

Self-Care & Compassion-related Materials in ORPARC's library, include these trainings: Self-Compassion: Helping Parents Feel Connected to Themselves by Robyn Gobbel, Grief, Gratitude & Grit, Preventing Burnout, and Navigating Blocked Care: Support for Parents & Helping Professionals (DVD) by Jessica Sinarski

• 3 Steps to Help With Regret From Fostering or Adopting by Transfiguring Adoption
• Adoption from Foster Care: Advice From a Mom Who's Been There by NACAC
• A Lesson in Self-Care From Our Children by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker - author in ORPARC's library
• A Letter to the Parent Who Didn't Expect Parenting to Be This Hard by Eileen Devine - trainer in ORPARC's library
• Climbing Out of Chronic Stress by Jessica Sinarski - author in ORPARC's library
• Coming Home to Secondary Traumatic Stress: The Impact of Trauma-Exposed Work on our Loved Ones by Francoise Mathieu
• Compassion Fatigue: Supporting Kin Caregivers Who Feel Overwhelmed by Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network
• Compassion Leads to Happiness by Heather Forbes - author in ORPARC's library
• Faith-inspired Resources - an ORPARC Resource page
• Finding the Time and Managing the Toll of Caregiver Trauma by Eileen Devine - trainer in ORPARC's library
• Foster Family Self Care by State of Wisconsin
• Give Yourself Grace by Kristin Meekhof
• Grandfamily Caregiver Tip Sheet: Self-Care by Generations United & en español
• Grief in Parenting Kids with Vulnerable Nervous Systems by Robyn Gobbel - author in ORPARC's library
• Grounding Activities by Julianne Chapman, MSW, LCSW
• Help! I'm Not Sure I Can Love This Child! by Creating a Family
• Help My Child is Changing Me by Jessica Sinarski - author in ORPARC's library
• Holistic Self Care with TBRI by Encourage Foster Care
• How Our Emotional Wounds Sabotage Our Parenting and What to Do About It by Beth Tyson, LLC - author in ORPARC's library
• How to Forgive Myself When I Make Mistakes as a Parent by Leslie Bolin, birth parent
• How to Transform Shame with Self Compassion by NICABM (infographic)
• I was a great parent: then I adopted by Autumn Knapp
• Oprah Winfrey's Top Ten Rules for Self Love
• Parent Burnout? Six Kind Practices You Can Use to Lift Yourself When You Feel Down by Hand in Hand
• Post Adoption Depression by Creating a Family
• Press Pause by Jessica Sinarski - author in ORPARC's library
• Resources on Practicing Kindness by SPARK Kindness
• Self-Care A-Z: Self-Care Can Be Needed Most When You Least Expect It by Corrina Holmes, BSW (for professionals)
• Self Care & Goals by Michelle Swan, person/parent with autism
• Self Care Barriers & Basics for Foster & Adoptive Parents by NACAC
• Self Care for Foster & Adoptive Families by Chaos & The Clutter
• Self Care Isn't Selfish by Creating a Family
• Self-Discipline is Self Care by Michelle Halle, LCSW
• Survival Care by Beacon House
• Taking Care of Yourself: Tips for Foster & Resource Families by Strengthening Families
• To the Adoptive Mom Struggling to Love Her Adoptive Child by Natasha Metzler, adoptive parent- faith-inspired content
• The Single Most Important Skill a Foster Parent Can Hone if They're In It for the Long Haul by Fostering Great Ideas
• This Isn't What I Signed Up For: 5 Ways to Address Parent Despair by Eileen Devine -trainer in ORPARC's library
• Wellbeing Tips, Strategies & More by Beyond Blue
• What is 31 days of self love? by Self Love Rainbow
• What is (Really) In My Control and What to Do When Life is Hard by Jessica Sinarski - author in ORPARC's library
• When Foster Care Disappoints by The Forgotten Initiative
• Why is Self Care Especially Important for Foster & Resource Parents? by KVC West Virginia

Blocked Care specific

• Blocked Care: How to Help Discouraged Adoptive Parents Regain Compassion published in Adoption Advocate No. 145 - both professionals & parents will find useful ideas!
• Blocked Care: How to Regain Compassion for Yourself & Your Child by The Archibald Project
• Navigating Blocked Care in ORPARC's library by Jessica Sinarski (webinar)
• Parenting When It's Hard to Like Your Child - Understanding Blocked Care by Boston Post Adoption Resources
• Preventing & Overcoming Blocked Care in ORPARC's library by Melissa Corkum & Lisa Qualls (webinar)
• Reclaim Compassion: A Conversation About Blocked Care with Melissa Corkum by Pause, Renew, Next (podcast)
• What is Blocked Care? How Do I Overcome It? by Creating a Family

Culturally specific

• Asian Mental Health Collective
• Indigenizing Your Self Care by Wernative
• Native Wellness Institute
• Racial Stress & Self Care by RESilience, APA
• Radical Self Care by Kerry Ann Rockquemore
• Reigniting Your Fire: Indigenous Ways to Refuel Your Spirit by My Native Sisters Fire
• Reimagining Self Care for Black Folks by Mental Health America
• Resources for Self Care - BIPOC by Harvard University
• Self Care for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
• Self Care for Parents of Color by Parents Together
• Self Care Tips: Movement & Emotional Intelligence by Flawless
• Strategies for Healing by Dr. Marlene Watson
• Tips for Self Care for Black Families by On Our Sleeves

Community Care

• What is Community Care? by Minaa B., Well+Good

Videos & Podcasts

• 7 Ways for Parents to Relieve a Stressed-Out Brain by The Adoption Connection Podcast
• Being Kinder to Yourself by Greater Good Science Center (video)
• Called to Courage by Brené Brown (video)
• The Compassion Challenge for the Discouraged Adoptive Parent by The Adoption Connection (video)
• The Cure for Parent Burnout with Laura Markham, PhD by Bright & Quirky (video) - author in ORPARC's library
• How To Re-Think Self Care by The Resilient Caregiver Podcast
• Let's Talk: Put On Your Air-Mask, Self Care Through the Holidays by Minnesota Adopt (podcast)
• Post Adoption Depression: Causes & Prevention by Creating a Family (podcast)
• Redefining Successful Parenting by Melissa Corkum, Tedtalk (video) - author in ORPARC's library
• Robyn Gobbel (article & podcast) + more from Robyn on burnout - author in ORPARC's library (articles + podcasts)
  • Healing from Blocked Care
  • Self-Compassion Will Change Your Brain
  • There is Nothing Wrong with You with Janet Nordine, adoptee
  • When It's Hard to Keep Offering Connection
  • When Parenting is Traumatic
  • When Your Nervous System is Fried
• The Science of Caring with Dr. Jon Baylin & Jessica Sinarski by Adoption Wise Podcast - author in ORPARC's library
• Vicarious Trauma and Self Care with Jessica Sinarski by CASA Delaware Live (podcast) - author in ORPARC's library
• What Does It Take to Fill Your Cup? by A Fostered Life (video)