Beneath the Branches - a podcast from The Adoption and Foster Care Clinic

About Beneath the Branches - a podcast from The Adoption and Foster Care Clinic

Parenting through adoption, foster care, or kinship placement brings deep joy—and real challenges. We’re here to talk about all of it—the hard, the heartwarming, and everything in between. Beneath the branches, we make space for real conversations, shared stories, and the kind of community that gets it. Together, we’ll normalize the struggles, celebrate the small wins, and hold space for the messy, beautiful work of building connection in adoptive, foster and kinship families. This podcast features sponsored by Show Hope (www.showhope.org). Learn more: www.adoptionfosterclinic.org/podcast

Publisher

The Adoption and Foster Care Clinic

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Jun 2025

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   S3 Ep. 3- Looking Beyond the Label: ADHD

   In this episode, we explore ADHD, its overlap with trauma, and effective treatment strategies. Our experts discuss how ADHD manifests in children, its causes, and the importance of addressing both trauma and neurodivergence for better outcomes. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to ADHD and Trauma in Children 01:47 Identifying the Most Neurotypical and Neurodiverse in the Clinic 04:09 Prevalence of ADHD and Anxiety in Foster and Adopted Children 05:33 Causes of ADHD: Genetics, Adversity, and Prenatal Factors 06:57 Overlap of Trauma and ADHD Symptoms 09:14 Key Symptoms of ADHD: Distraction, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity 11:03 Multi-step Commands and Executive Functioning Challenges 12:47 Impact of ADHD on Social, Academic, and Emotional Life 15:02 Treatment Approaches: Attachment Therapy, Sensory Diets, and Medication 16:59 Supporting Parents and Addressing Parental Neurodivergence

2. 

   11 Oct 2026

   S3 E2- Looking Beyond the Label: Anxiety

   In this episode, we explore the nuances of anxiety in children and adults, how trauma influences anxiety, and effective treatment strategies including parent coaching, therapy, and medication. Our experts share insights on managing anxiety across different age groups and environments.

3. 

   28 Sept 2026

   S3 Ep 1- Looking Beyond the Label: Mental Health Diagnoses

   This episode explores the complexities of diagnosing mental health and developmental disorders in children with trauma backgrounds, emphasizing the importance of a team approach and understanding underlying trauma.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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