15. Shouldn’t we be Qualified Before We’re Called? An Academic Approach to Reforming Care with Dr. Kristen Cheney

Upwardly Dependent

When Lauren was in graduate school, she committed herself to bringing research and data to inform the ways Christians engage with humanitarian issues. Dr. Kristen Cheney is an incredible resource for Churches to understand the psychology of attachment, best practices around child protection, and the need for excellent qualifications in the field of child development in order to appropriately work in the field of care. As you listen to this episode, consider the years of research that has been done to help us better meet the needs of children in vulnerable places.

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Episode Highlights

• An introduction to Dr. Kristen Cheney and her research (3:13)
• Adult adoptees’ perspectives on orphan care (8:38)
• Understanding familial systems (15:12)
• Orphan industrial complex: the monetization of everything “orphan” (28:00)
• The attachment experience (44:55)
• A better way to support children with your donor dollars (59:58)
• The importance of being qualified before doing this work (1:02:35)

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Links

⁠Kindred Exchange⁠ - Become a monthly donor to support this show and our mission

⁠Think Orphan ⁠- Learn more and listen to the podcast

Dr. Cheney’s Bio & Publications - Learn more about Dr. Cheney’s work and research

Hopeland - Learn more about the global initiative to end orphanage tourism

Crying for Our Elders - Order Dr. Cheney’s book today

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