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Dr. Nicole Wilke

Nicole Wilke, PhD, grew up in a family that had been fostering children since before she was born and adopted nine of her siblings. As a therapist, she has invested in children who have experienced complex trauma, serving in residential care settings and through cross-cultural ministries to orphans. She is currently the director of the Center on Applied Research for Vulnerable Children and Families, which supports around 300 organizations across 130+ nations and impacts millions of at-risk children and families. Her books include Vulnerable Children in a Digital Age and Overcoming: What Scripture & Science Say About Resilience. She and her husband, Josh, currently reside in Peru with their three girls, where they work to see vulnerable children raised in healthy families.

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Helping Children Overcome Adversity and Trauma

Approximately one in five children struggles with some form of mental illness. Dr. Nicole Wilke helps parents to create a safe, supportive space for their kids where they can develop resilience and heal from trauma. Growing up with over 70 foster siblings in her lifetime, Nicole has extensive experience with vulnerable kids. Using biblical principles and scientific research, she’ll offer practical advice for overcoming adversity to thrive in life.