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Dr. Melody Aguayo

Dr. Melody Aguayo has a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy, is TBRI trained, and has a Ph.D. in Psychology.  She specializes in providing coaching and training to parents and organizations that caretake “at-risk” children.  Her mission is to provide quality education and support to adoptive families nationwide through online workshops and support groups. She has spoken at many notable locations including CAFO, City of Orphans, Vanderbilt Neurological Symposium, and others.  She is also a parent of two children through adoption. You can reach her at www.drmelodyaguayo.com.

Contributions by Dr. Melody Aguayo

A young girl looks upset while sitting in front of her parents, illustrating the effects of a controlling parent. Text overlay reads, “Letting Go of Being a Controlling Parent.”

Letting Go of Being a Controlling Parent

married couple holding hands

Strengthening Your Marriage When You Are Foster and Adoptive Parents

Sometimes it can be a challenge to invest in strengthening your marriage when you are foster and adoptive…
A girl stands beside her brother in a wheelchair, both smiling, with overlaid text reading “Glass Siblings: The Invisible Weight of Being the ‘Okay One.’”

Glass Siblings: The Invisible Weight of Being the “Okay One”

Children and a caregiver share a joyful meal together, highlighting the importance of healing food trauma through consistent care and support.

Healing Hungry Hearts: Supporting Children With Food Trauma

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