Carla Carlisle fell in love with her son in an instant, but he was placed back with his birth mother and for several years suffered in traumatic situations.
The process led her to write and speak about her work.

In this interview she talks about how everybody can benefit from being trauma informed.

Carla Carlisle is TEDx speaker, multiple award-winning author, trauma expert, and child advocate. A proud boy mom, she has dedicated her life to informing the world about the impact of trauma and how we can excel beyond it.   Carla is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She earned her B.A. in sociology from Indiana University. She earned an M.S. in human resources management from American University and another in organizational development from Johns Hopkins University. Carla obtained a graduate certificate in change management from Johns Hopkins University.  Recently named TIAA’s Working Mother of the Year (2022), Carla provides keynotes and workshops to support our communities becoming trauma informed. She incorporates her experiences penned in her memoir, Journey to the Son as well her son, JC’s, in My Big Notebookto drive home how to thrive beyond trauma.  Her third book, The Compassionate Companion, is a supportive guide for anyone interested in foster care and/or adoption. 

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