
Melissa Corkum (adoptee and adoptive mom)
As a nervous system regulation coach and adoptee, Melissa has helped hundreds of adoptive parents shift to a brain-based view of behaviors so they can laugh more and yell less. She brings a lot of authenticity and a little bit of humor as she tackles many topics relevant to adoptive parents. Melissa is available for both in-person and virtual events as a mainstage and/or breakout speaker.
Most popular training topics:
- How to Increase Frustration Tolerance (Yours and Theirs)
- Parenting Tough Teen Behaviors
- Launching Older Teens and Young Adults with Connection
- What To Do When You Run Out of Compassion
- Grieving the Gap between Expectations and Reality
- The 9 Messages All Adoptees Need to Hear
- Reclaim Compassion workshop
- Cultivate Connection (2-day workshop)
- How to Reach Families Resistant to Support
- Enneagram workshops
She is also available to emcee events.

Lisa Qualls (birth mom and adoptive mom)
- Preventing and Overcoming Blocked Care
- Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment
- What to Do When You’ve Run Out of Compassion
- Releasing the Dream and Embracing Your Reality
- Caring for the Siblings in Adoptive and Foster Families
- From Foster Youth to Adoptive Mom
- Courage and Endurance for the Race Set Before You
Upcoming Appearances
Oct 21-24, 2024
Fullness of Joy Retreat: Soul Care for Adoptive Moms
Lisa
Cle Elum, WA (near Seattle)
Registration full.
October 30, 2024
FREE Blocked Care Webinar
Lisa and Melissa
Click here to register.
November 8-10, 2024
Radiant Women's Retreat
Lisa
Butte, MT
Private event.
December 5, 2024
Meet the Need
Melissa
Columbia, SC
Click here to register.
Jan 31-Feb 2, 2025
Filled Gathering
Melissa
Lancaster, PA
Click here to register.
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Host a Reclaim Compassion Workshop
In this interactive workshop parents will:
- Understand how children develop blocked trust and how to respond to them in an adoption and trauma-informed way.
- Recognize the causes and signs of blocked care.
- Learn how to overcome blocked care with neuroscience and faith.
- Take time to care for your nervous system, so you can be the stable foundation for your family.
Hosts provide a location and local marketing support. We do the rest!
Click here to inquire about hosting a workshop in your city!