Dr. Ronald Federici, author of Help for the Hopeless Child interviewed by Heather T Forbes, LCSW

March 6th, 2010
· by Heather Forbes · Filed Under: Podcasts

Tune into a fascinating discussion with Heather T. Forbes and Dr. Ronald Federici, author of Help for the Hopeless Child on the Dare To Love Parenting Expert Podcast.

Neuropsychological and Family Therapy Associates, under the Directorship of Board Certified Dr. Ronald Federici (father to seven internationally adopted children), maintains an international reputation in the assessment and treatment of the most complicated neuropsychological, developmental and brain traumatic disorders.

Dr. Federici is committed to providing the most comprehensive evaluation and state-of-the-art treatment services for children having the “full range” of Developmental and Psychiatric Disorders. Conditions such as autistic spectrum disorders; complex learning and attentional disorders; minimal brain dysfunction conditions; severe disruptive and behavioral disorders; chronic psychiatric disorders ; attachment-related disorders; post-traumatic stress disorders (following abuse and neglect from early childhood experiences); and chronic stress affecting family functioning.


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Heather T Forbes, LCSW, Adoptive Mom, Parenting ExpertHeather T. Forbes, LCSW has trained in the field of trauma and attachment with nationally recognized, first-generation attachment therapists since 1999. Co-author of "Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control: A Love-based Approach for Helping Children With Severe Behaviors Vol. 1", author of Vol 2 as well as the new "Dare To Love", Heather lectures, consults, and coaches parents and professionals throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

Much of her experience and insight on understanding trauma, disruptive behaviors, and adoption related issues has come from her most important job, being the mother of her two children (both adopted as toddlers from Russia and both of whom had intense traumatic histories).

Carol Kranowitz interviewed by Heather T Forbes, LCSW on Dare To Love Parenting Podcast

February 24th, 2010
· by Heather Forbes · Filed Under: Podcasts

Join me and listen in to our Dare To Love Parenting Expert Podcast.
In this edition, I am honored and pleased to present to you Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A.

Carol Kranowitz
Carol Stock Kranowitz

In this conversation, Carol Kranowitz, author of The Out-of-Sync Child and The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun, discusses Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). As a music, movement and drama teacher for 25 years, she observed many out-of-sync preschoolers. To help them become more competent in their work and play, she began to study sensory processing and sensory integration (”SI”) theory. She learned to help identify her young students’ needs and to steer them into early intervention.

Listen in as Carol explains what it means for a child to not have control over his own body and how to identify if
your child may be struggling with SPD. She gives real-life solutions to help your child exercise his neurological system to return back to a state of balance and regulation.

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Heather T Forbes, LCSW, Adoptive Mom, Parenting ExpertHeather T. Forbes, LCSW has trained in the field of trauma and attachment with nationally recognized, first-generation attachment therapists since 1999. Co-author of "Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control: A Love-based Approach for Helping Children With Severe Behaviors Vol. 1", author of Vol 2 as well as the new "Dare To Love", Heather lectures, consults, and coaches parents and professionals throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

Much of her experience and insight on understanding trauma, disruptive behaviors, and adoption related issues has come from her most important job, being the mother of her two children (both adopted as toddlers from Russia and both of whom had intense traumatic histories).

Parenting Beyond Consequences

February 18th, 2010
· by Heather Forbes · Filed Under: Daily Parenting Reflections

Parenting Beyond Consequences

Heather T Forbesby Heather T. Forbes, LCSW

author of  “Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control” Volumes 1 & 2 and “Dare to Love”

Children need unconditional love and unconditional acceptance from their parents; we all know this and believe this.  However, do we ever stop to consider how so many of the traditional parenting techniques accepted in our culture work contrary to this primal goal?

Traditional parenting techniques that involve consequences, controlling directives, and punishment are fear-based and fear-driven. 

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Heather T Forbes, LCSW, Adoptive Mom, Parenting ExpertHeather T. Forbes, LCSW has trained in the field of trauma and attachment with nationally recognized, first-generation attachment therapists since 1999. Co-author of "Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control: A Love-based Approach for Helping Children With Severe Behaviors Vol. 1", author of Vol 2 as well as the new "Dare To Love", Heather lectures, consults, and coaches parents and professionals throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

Much of her experience and insight on understanding trauma, disruptive behaviors, and adoption related issues has come from her most important job, being the mother of her two children (both adopted as toddlers from Russia and both of whom had intense traumatic histories).

Dr Andrew Newberg “Why We Believe What We Believe” on Dare To Love Parenting Expert Podcast

February 16th, 2010
· by Heather Forbes · Filed Under: Podcasts

Join Heather T. Forbes on the Dare To Love Parenting Expert Podcast interview with Dr. Andrew Newberg


Dr. Andrew Newberg is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania with secondary appointments in the Department of Psychiatry and the Department of Religious Studies. Dr. Newberg has actively pursued neuroimaging research projects, including the study of aging and dementia, epilepsy, and other neurological and psychiatric disorders. He is the author of numerous books, including “Why We Believe What We Believe.”

Listen in as Dr. Newberg discusses how our belief systems affect the chemistry and neurology of our bodies. Learn how a child’s beliefs are hard wired in the developing years and why children hold on so strongly to these beliefs, whether they are truthful or not. This interview will give you a deeper understanding as to why a child may adamantly believe from his experiences that he isn’t lovable and that nobody really loves him.

Join Heather T. Forbes and listen in to
her Ask the Expert series with
Dr. Andrew Newberg


Dr. Andrew Newberg

Dr. Andrew Newberg is an Assistant Professor in the
Department of Radiology at the Hospital of the
Universiity of Pennsylvania with secondary appointments
in the Department of Psychiatry and the Department of
Religious Studies. Dr. Newberg has actively pursued
neuroimaging research projects, including the study
of aging and dementia, epilepsy, and other neurological
and psychiatric disorders. He is the author of numerous
books, including “Why We Believe What We Believe.”

Listen in as Dr. Newberg discusses how our belief
systems affect the chemistry and neurology of our
bodies. Learn how a child’s beliefs are hard wired
in the developing years and why children hold on so
strongly to these beliefs, whether they are truthful
or not. This interview will give you a deeper
understanding as to why a child may adamantly
believe from his experiences that he isn’t
lovable and that nobody really loves him.

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Heather T Forbes, LCSW, Adoptive Mom, Parenting ExpertHeather T. Forbes, LCSW has trained in the field of trauma and attachment with nationally recognized, first-generation attachment therapists since 1999. Co-author of "Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control: A Love-based Approach for Helping Children With Severe Behaviors Vol. 1", author of Vol 2 as well as the new "Dare To Love", Heather lectures, consults, and coaches parents and professionals throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

Much of her experience and insight on understanding trauma, disruptive behaviors, and adoption related issues has come from her most important job, being the mother of her two children (both adopted as toddlers from Russia and both of whom had intense traumatic histories).

Children’s Feelings, Behaviors, and Relationships

February 12th, 2010
· by Heather Forbes · Filed Under: Educational Resources · Parenting Inspiration

Children’s Feelings, Behaviors, and Relationships

(This article is based off the books “Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control Vol 1 & 2”

Visit our website at www.beyondconsequences.com)

By: Heather T. Forbes, LCSW

author of “Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control Vols 1, 2 & Dare To Love”

Children need unconditional love and unconditional acceptance from their parents; we all know this and believe this.  However, do we ever stop to consider how so many of the traditional parenting techniques accepted in our culture work contrary to this primal goal?  Traditional parenting techniques that involve consequences, controlling directives, and punishment are fear-based and fear-driven.  They have the ability to undermine the parent-child relationship and because they are tied into behavior, children easily interpret these actions to mean, “If I’m not good, I am not lovable.”  Thus, children often build a subconscious foundation that says that love and approval is based off of performance.

How to Parent With Love

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Heather T Forbes, LCSW, Adoptive Mom, Parenting ExpertHeather T. Forbes, LCSW has trained in the field of trauma and attachment with nationally recognized, first-generation attachment therapists since 1999. Co-author of "Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control: A Love-based Approach for Helping Children With Severe Behaviors Vol. 1", author of Vol 2 as well as the new "Dare To Love", Heather lectures, consults, and coaches parents and professionals throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

Much of her experience and insight on understanding trauma, disruptive behaviors, and adoption related issues has come from her most important job, being the mother of her two children (both adopted as toddlers from Russia and both of whom had intense traumatic histories).

Beyond Consequences Live Testimonial Los Altos

February 7th, 2010
· by Heather Forbes · Filed Under: Beyond Consequences Live

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Heather T Forbes, LCSW, Adoptive Mom, Parenting ExpertHeather T. Forbes, LCSW has trained in the field of trauma and attachment with nationally recognized, first-generation attachment therapists since 1999. Co-author of "Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control: A Love-based Approach for Helping Children With Severe Behaviors Vol. 1", author of Vol 2 as well as the new "Dare To Love", Heather lectures, consults, and coaches parents and professionals throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

Much of her experience and insight on understanding trauma, disruptive behaviors, and adoption related issues has come from her most important job, being the mother of her two children (both adopted as toddlers from Russia and both of whom had intense traumatic histories).

Beyond Consequences Live Testimonial Los Altos

February 4th, 2010
· by Heather Forbes · Filed Under: Beyond Consequences Live

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Heather T Forbes, LCSW, Adoptive Mom, Parenting ExpertHeather T. Forbes, LCSW has trained in the field of trauma and attachment with nationally recognized, first-generation attachment therapists since 1999. Co-author of "Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control: A Love-based Approach for Helping Children With Severe Behaviors Vol. 1", author of Vol 2 as well as the new "Dare To Love", Heather lectures, consults, and coaches parents and professionals throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

Much of her experience and insight on understanding trauma, disruptive behaviors, and adoption related issues has come from her most important job, being the mother of her two children (both adopted as toddlers from Russia and both of whom had intense traumatic histories).

Dr Bruce Perry Featured on “Dare To Love” Parenting Podcast

January 10th, 2010
· by Heather Forbes · Filed Under: Podcasts

Dr. Bruce Perry Interviewed by Heather T. Forbes, LCSW on the Dare To Love Parenting Podcast!

Dr Bruce PerryBruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D. is the Senior Fellow of
The ChildTrauma Academy, a not-for-profit organization
based in Houston that promotes innovations in service,
research and education in child maltreatment and
childhood trauma (www.ChildTrauma.org). Dr. Perry
is the co-author of The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog:
What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss,
Love and Healing. Dr. Perry has been an active teacher,
clinician and researcher in children’s mental health and
the neurosciences holding a variety of academic positions.

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Heather T Forbes, LCSW, Adoptive Mom, Parenting ExpertHeather T. Forbes, LCSW has trained in the field of trauma and attachment with nationally recognized, first-generation attachment therapists since 1999. Co-author of "Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control: A Love-based Approach for Helping Children With Severe Behaviors Vol. 1", author of Vol 2 as well as the new "Dare To Love", Heather lectures, consults, and coaches parents and professionals throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

Much of her experience and insight on understanding trauma, disruptive behaviors, and adoption related issues has come from her most important job, being the mother of her two children (both adopted as toddlers from Russia and both of whom had intense traumatic histories).

“Why Won’t My Child Believe I love him?” Negative Belief Systems

December 4th, 2009
· by Heather Forbes · Filed Under: Parenting Neuroscience · Parenting eNewsletter

“Why Won’t My Child Believe I love him?”
Negative Belief Systems

Parenting & Brain Science

Reprinted from Heather T. Forbes’ LCSW eNewsletter

Q:  My son had a terrible early childhood history and constantly tells me he is a bad boy and that nobody loves him.   Yet, no matter how much we tell him what a good boy he is or how much we love him, nothing seems to help.  How can he continually reject these positive messages?

A:  From the moment a child is born, the child is dependent on others to care for him, nurture him, and teach him about the world.  This child has no other option but to trust that the information being given to him is the truth.  He has no filters….he accepts everything as fact.

For a child who goes through early childhood trauma, he lives in a world of false messages that are absorbed as truth.  Everything that is said to him becomes his reality.  Everything that is done to him becomes a reflection of who he is.

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Heather T Forbes, LCSW, Adoptive Mom, Parenting ExpertHeather T. Forbes, LCSW has trained in the field of trauma and attachment with nationally recognized, first-generation attachment therapists since 1999. Co-author of "Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control: A Love-based Approach for Helping Children With Severe Behaviors Vol. 1", author of Vol 2 as well as the new "Dare To Love", Heather lectures, consults, and coaches parents and professionals throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

Much of her experience and insight on understanding trauma, disruptive behaviors, and adoption related issues has come from her most important job, being the mother of her two children (both adopted as toddlers from Russia and both of whom had intense traumatic histories).

Former Skeptic Now Believes That Love Never Fails!

October 3rd, 2009
· by Heather Forbes · Filed Under: Testimonials

Ebell FamilyHeather and Andrea,

At the beginning I was skeptical about the Beyond Consequences method.

I believe there is no “magic wand” that you can wave, and everything is roses (with no thorns).

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Heather T Forbes, LCSW, Adoptive Mom, Parenting ExpertHeather T. Forbes, LCSW has trained in the field of trauma and attachment with nationally recognized, first-generation attachment therapists since 1999. Co-author of "Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control: A Love-based Approach for Helping Children With Severe Behaviors Vol. 1", author of Vol 2 as well as the new "Dare To Love", Heather lectures, consults, and coaches parents and professionals throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

Much of her experience and insight on understanding trauma, disruptive behaviors, and adoption related issues has come from her most important job, being the mother of her two children (both adopted as toddlers from Russia and both of whom had intense traumatic histories).