Send us Fan Mail Angela and Trish discuss Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) as a spectrum condition, acknowledging that while they remain optimistic, the severe end of the spectrum involves lying, stealing, manipulation, and aggression. They explore the emotional toll on foster and adoptive parents who give endlessly but receive no gratitude — children with RAD can feel like "black holes." Note Trish Mares: We would love to hear your feedback, or if you have any questions or want infor...
28 Sept 2026
MadaboutRad: 2026-09-25
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Trish welcomes her dear friend and trusted collaborator Dr. Amy Luckeydoo — a longtime pediatrician, mom of two, and new grandma — for an eye-opening conversation about Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Dr. Luckeydoo, who has been Trish's go-to medical expert for her "radish" kids (children with RAD), shares what surprised her most after diving into the research: that even infants adopted straight from the hospital into loving homes can struggle with attach...
23 Sept 2026
MadaboutRad: 2026-09-20
Send us Fan Mail Trish and Angela dive into practical strategies for working with children with Reactive Attachment Disorder — in both counseling and classroom settings. They discuss why standard approaches like planned ignoring and reward systems often fail with RAD kids, why relationship-building and immediate positive reinforcement are essential, and why many RAD children actually perform better at school than at home. The conversation covers the importance of communication between parents...
17 Sept 2026
The Art of Disarming Controlling Children (written by Trish Mares, LPCC; 1 hr, 51 mins)
Send us Fan Mail How do you love a child who feels unlovable? In The Art of Disarming Controlling Children, LPCC Trish Mares introduces the C.O.N.T.R.O.L. approach — a framework for empowering children with Reactive Attachment Disorder traits to master themselves rather than control everyone around them. Real case studies, practical strategies, and hard-won wisdom from 26+ years in behavioral health. Now available as an audiobook podcast.
14 Sept 2026
MadaboutRad: 2026-09-14
Send us Fan Mail Trish Mares and Angela Flowers dive into how Reactive Attachment Disorder shows up in the classroom — and why the behavioral strategies that work for 99% of students sometimes don't work at all. From manipulative storytelling and shock-value lying to instigating class chaos and self-sabotaging success, they break down the patterns teachers, counselors, and aides will recognize. Real blended case studies illustrate how RAD-seeking children poke reliable reactors, win power str...
8 Sept 2026
MadaboutRad: An Overview of Reactive Attachment Disorder and CONTROL Intervention
Send us Fan Mail MadaboutRad: Understanding Reactive Attachment Disorder Hosted by Trish Mares, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Episode Summary: In this episode, Trish Mares — a licensed professional clinical counselor with nearly 30 years of experience working with children who have trauma and Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) — introduces her audience to what she affectionately calls "radishes": children who carry traits of reactive attachment disorder. Trish begins by explaini...
7 Sept 2026
MadaboutRad: 2026-09-04
Send us Fan Mail In the debut episode of MadaboutRad, licensed professional clinical counselor Trish Mares and school counselor Angela Flowers introduce listeners to Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) — a condition that affects children whose early bonding experiences were disrupted by neglect, frequent moves, medical crises, or separation from a primary caregiver. Trish and Angela break down the core traits of RAD: the need for control, hypervigilance, creating drama when bored, collecting ...
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