Navigating Calm and Connection-Detour Power Struggles

GPS For Trauma Parenting

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6 episodes, free printables checklists and LIVE COACHING CALLS!

Teaching you strategies so you can be proactive, not reactive.

Does this sound like you?

Constant power struggles and exhausting meltdowns.
Traditional discipline makes behavior worse and deepens shame.
Feeling isolated and judged by friends, family, and professionals.
Overwhelmed by conflicting advice and endless Google searches.
Burnout, guilt, and no clear roadmap for healing.

Understand the brain science that explains all the behaviors.
Create a home environment where caregivers, children, siblings and pets feel safe.
Advocate for therapy and services that actually help.
Use shame-free, connecting, non-punitive strategies to change behaviors.
Gain trust and see the version of the child they were born to be, behind the trauma.

WHO THis is FOR...

Perfect for all caregivers whether you are a fostering, kinship, biological or a professional working with children from hard places.

Adoptive Parents

Foster Parents

Kinship Caregivers

Biological Parents Raising Children with Trauma

Child Welfare Professionals

Therapists Seeking Parent Tools

Teachers & School Counselors

Parenting Coaches

Your GPS Includes:

How Trauma ReRoutes the Brain

Understanding how trauma has rewired your child's brain for protection, not connection and why it feels they are "stuck" in fight/flight/freeze mode.

The Collision of Attachment and Trauma

Understanding yours and your child's attachment styles and if those are colluding or colliding.

RAD Roadmap

How a RAD diagnosis is made, what it means and what's the best therapy for RAD.

Connection Construction Zone

Constructing connection through building felt safety. This is where being proactive prevents reactions.

Navigating from Chaos to Calm

Shift from chaos to calm using rhythm, environmental tweaks, compromises, choices and mindfulness.

Correcting the Course

Strategies for behavior corrections that are not punitive or shaming.

Become a calm, confident, proactive, trauma-informed caregiver

This 6 episode series blends neuroscience, attachment theory and real life practical strategies for preventing meltdowns so your home can be more peaceful, improving your quality of life and the quality of life of everyone in the home.

Individual Episodes

Purchase one episode at a time

No commitment

$85

Caregiver Care Package

All 6 episodes to watch at your pace

1 free Caregiver Consultation

Free 'Meeting Needs' checklist

Free 'Power Struggle Detour' checklist

$479

MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO

Hey, I'm Cara!

I’m an LPC, Registered Play Therapist, EMDR Certified therapist, AutPlay Certified provider, a TBRI Practitioner and Program Supervisor.with over a decade of experience supporting children and caregivers impacted by trauma.

My background includes work in inpatient hospital settings and child welfare, where I developed a deep understanding of how trauma, attachment, and the nervous system shape behavior.

I specialize in trauma, with a particular focus on Reactive Attachment Disorder and complex developmental trauma.

My work is grounded in compassion and connection. I’m passionate about supporting children from hard places and the caregivers who love them, helping families respond proactively and gently so healing can happen for everyone.

What I've learned and observed is that there's a tremendous lack of resources for caregivers raising kiddos from hard places, especially kiddos with RAD. Therefore, RADiant Odyssey was born.

My promise to you...

I promise to provide a learning experience that brings understanding to behaviors, trauma, and attachment through a compassionate, trauma-informed lens. The more you know, the more proactive you can be and the more peaceful the home can be. While refunds are not available, my goal is that every participant walks away with increased clarity, confidence, and understanding—no matter where you’re starting from.

STILL GOT QUESTIONS?

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a background in psychology or trauma?

Not at all. Everything is explained in accessible, parent-friendly language. You’ll learn the “why” behind behavior without needing clinical knowledge or experience.

How long do I have access to the course?

There is no expiration date. You’ll have ongoing access, so you can move at your own pace and return to the material whenever you need a refresher or extra support.

Is this a replacement for therapy?

No. This course is educational and supportive, but it is not a substitute for therapy. Many caregivers find it works beautifully alongside therapy by helping them understand and reinforce what’s happening in the therapeutic process.

Is this course helpful if my child has a trauma history or RAD?

Yes. This course is especially supportive for caregivers of children with trauma histories, especially Reactive Attachment Disorder. It helps you understand behaviors through an attachment and nervous system lens, so you can respond proactively and compassionately.

How long are the Caregiver Consultations and how many people will be in each consultation?

Caregiver consultations will occur 1-2 times per week, dependent upon the need. Consultations will always be in the evening or on weekends because I know you're busy during the day. There will not be more than 15 people per consultation. Smaller groups are preferred so everyone can get their questions answered.

What if I need more than 1 Caregiver Consultation or I need a private consultation?

Additional consultations are only $15.99, less than the cost of an insurance copay! You can sign up for any consultation as long as there are spots available. Private consultations can be negotiated via email.

Will I feel judged in the Caregiver Consultations?

Absolutely not. This course is rooted in the belief that caregivers are doing the best they can with the information and support they have. There is no shame, blame, or judgment here—only understanding and growth. Anyone being disrespectful or judgmental will be given a warning. If the warning is not heeded then that person will be removed from the consultation group and will not receive a refund.