Where Healing Takes Root Session - I Just Want to Go Home: Attachment, Trauma, & Loyalty in Foster Care

This presentation provides practical strategies for counselors and educators to open the ground for healing with children who have experienced significant trauma and are placed in foster care. Speaker Laurel Thornton shares actionable techniques focused on youth mental health, creative counseling, and supportive engagement in foster care settings. Viewers gain insights into methods designed to help vulnerable children navigate their emotions during the transition to foster care.

Presenter

Laurel Thornton, MA, LPC-S, LMHC, NCC, EMDR-C

Founder, Whole Brain Solutions

J. Laurel Thornton is a Licensed Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, and EMDRIA-approved consultant who owns a group practice specializing in EMDR therapy for stress and trauma-related challenges. As a neuro-psychotherapist, she works primarily with people who have experienced complex trauma, including children and adults navigating the lasting effects of early adversity. Her background in neuropsychology shapes her approach, helping her understand how trauma affects the developing brain and how healing happens. Laurel has a special passion for working with neurodiverse individuals and those whose life experiences have shaped them in unique ways. She is a proud co-founder of the Iris Institute and is dedicated to helping others embrace their stories and find their voices. Laurel is excited to share practical insights with foster parents and professionals supporting children and families in West Virginia's foster care system.

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