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Parenting a child with developmental trauma disorder (DTD) can be one of the most challenging experiences a caregiver faces. The sleepless nights, the treatments that haven't worked, and the judgement caregivers may face for a condition rooted in trauma that existed before the child ever came into the home.
The disorder drives a wedge between you and the very people who should be in your corner. All while you try to support your family, make sense of what is happening, and create a safe environment for everyone involved.
You do not have to navigate this alone. RAD Advocates was founded by parents who have lived it, and everything we do is built around supporting families like yours.
Where to Start
Wherever you are today, there is somewhere here to begin.
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Membership
Self-guided support, or an advocate of your own and a community of caregivers who truly get it.
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Events
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Parent Course
The 8-week Empowered Parenting course: practical strategies that help reduce power struggles, give your other children the best chance to thrive, and get therapists, educators, and extended family all on the same page about what is truly happening in your home.
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Blog
Read real stories, insights, and resources from caregivers and professionals living it.
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Videos
Watch our founders and others talk about what RAD really looks like.
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Hear inspiring and heartfelt stories from families impacted by RAD.
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Resources
Access free guides and tools created for families impacted by RAD and the professionals who support them.
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The Pathways Forums
A private forum for members, and a public one where parents and caregivers, friends and family, and professionals each have their own space.
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Community
Find the other caregivers who understand — membership, NavRAD, events and more, in one place.
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The NavRAD Experience
Navigating reactive attachment disorder, or NavRAD, is a biennial guided experience for primary caregivers raising children from traumatic backgrounds. The experience is built around connection, education, and practical planning for the road ahead.
The next NavRAD is planned for 2028. Join our mailing list to receive updates as registration information becomes available.
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Families navigating developmental trauma often do so without the community or resources they need. Your support helps change that. Here is how.
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