Tag: foster care

Supporting the Supporters with Nikki Hertzler

May 14, 2023By Jason

Nikki Hertzler resides in northern Nevada. She and her husband have lived in several states
before settling with their three children in Nevada. Nikki is an elementary teacher and as a
speaker, she speaks on the importance of early childhood development as well as on foster care.
Her family enjoys participating in their church ministries and being on outdoor adventures. A
few years ago, with their biological children on the brink of leaving home, the Hertzlers felt God
calling them to foster. Since then, they have been introducing their foster children to the fun of
hiking, skiing, and Lake Tahoe.

Autistic Me with Christopher Scott Wyatt

May 7, 2023By Jason

Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt is an autistic self-advocate and father of two neurodiverse daughters. He earned a doctorate while researching online education for students with autism spectrum disorders. His experiences living with physical and neurological differences shape his parenting. Wyatt consults with schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations on issues of autism, Neurodiversity, and active inclusion….Read more

Complex Trauma with Andrea Hanson

March 27, 2023By Jason

Andrea has worked with clients across the globe who are seeking a deep recalibration from a state of trauma response to a state of self-love, creativity, wholeness, and flow. Andrea has dedicated years of training to become highly specialized and effective in artfully blending a mosaic of techniques from body movement, somatic release, integration, breathwork,…Read more

One Foster Teen’s College Success Story with Shari Walker

October 17, 2021By Jason

An up-and-coming content creator, marketer, playwright/screenwriter, and columnist who is a fast learner, comfortable working with an array of different personalities, and passionate about advocacy through storytelling (check out my portfolio: www.HerOddSelf.com) Featured in 89.3 KPCC, PBS SoCal, Education Week, Los Angeles Female Playwright Initiative (LAFPI), and the Santa Monica Daily Press (SMDP), and Good…Read more

Trauma Drama University with Gina Heumann

July 25, 2021By Jason

Gina Heumann and her hubby adopted two boys from Guatemala… her youngest was neglected by his foster mom, resulting in over a decade of chaos and frustration. Through her love of research, Gina tried and tested many therapies and treatments and finally found a path to healing. She is now the author of Love Never Quits:…Read more

Emotional Detox for Foster Care with Sherianna Boyle

January 31, 2021By Jason
Emotional Detox for Foster Care with Sherianna Boyle

We talked with Sherianna Boyle about the emotional needs of foster kids and foster parents as well! Sherianna Boyle has been featured in over ninety-articles, her Emotional Detox Radio Show on healthylife.net is in the top five,  her revolutionary method (CLEANSE Method®), Emotional Detox Coaching® services giving her worldwide recognition.  Yet, Emotional Detox was not…Read more

How to Become Foster Parents

January 14, 2021By Jason
How to become foster parents

Sign up for the Webinar Have you ever wondered how to become foster parents? Has someone told you that it is too hard? What about the stories you have heard about a friend of a friend that didn’t go well? Are you ready for some real truth about how to become foster parents from people…Read more

What is the reality of foster care?

December 31, 2019By Jason
young girl

I can only really give you the perspective of a foster parent, and my view of the experience. My experience has been almost exclusively with young children who would struggle to put a few sentences together. So, I can not tell you what their thoughts were, but I can tell you my view of what…Read more