Jeri Lea Kroll, Cambium Therapy and Coaching

03/28/2026

This is a generous and vulnerable conversation with author, therapist and adopted person Lisa Olivera. If you are adopted or love an adopted person of any age, this will touch and inform you. 💛

In the newest episode of You’re Going to Die: The Podcast host Ned Buskirk speaks with author & licensed psychotherapist Lisa Olivera Lisa Olivera about her being abandoned when she was only hours old & the life of meaning & medicine she’s made since then…

Highlighted in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Good Morning America, and The Guardian, the writer, adoptee, mother, and creator of the Human Stuff newsletter has worked in schools, community-based mental health, and private practice.

Her latest book, When the Ache Remains, will be out this April.

LISTEN NOW VIA THE LINK IN THE COMMENTS!
or anywhere podcasts are available.

12/15/2025

What happens when you mix Sesame Street and Mark Rober of Crunch Labs? Lots of examples of using a growth mindset and even a new anthem, "Failure is Awesome!"

This goes perfectly with the "Fail-a-Brations" I've been having with kids and adults, alike. More on that soon!

In the meantime, enjoy this new song to go along with your or your kids' latest mistakes.

Elmo is trying to make the perfect holiday gift, but nothing goes as planned. Mark Rober shows him why failing is part of learning, creating, and making awes...

12/09/2025

A helpful set of visuals and ideas for what we can do when our efforts to offer connection don't land as expected from Robyn Gobbel - Trauma, Toxic Stress, & Baffling Behaviors

P.S. The Club - Robyn's online parent community is a wonderful, welcoming space for parent with kids with complex needs, big behaviors or vulnerable nervous systems. You should check it out!

11/23/2025

So many wonderful ideas from an OT perspective for those tasks and times when you and your child feel stuck from The Occuplaytional Therapist !

11/12/2025

✨Free Parent/Caregiver Webinar!✨

If you are a parent, teacher, caregiver or anyone who loves a kid with big, baffling behaviors, this workshop can help provide a new set of lenses🤓 to help you understand your child and what they may be communicating through their behaviors.

Together we will dive into the science about where behavior comes from and introduce you to our friends, the owl, watchdog and possum! 🦉🐕🐀

Ready to get curious? Join us!

This course was created by Robyn Gobbel and is being taught by me, Jeri Lea Kroll.

We will meet from 12:00-1:00 pm on 11/21/25 using Google Meet. Link to sign up in comments or by clicking link in photo below. The meeting link will be emailed to you once you register.

11/11/2025

✨ Free Parent/Caregiver Webinar! ✨

If you are a parent, teacher, caregiver or anyone who loves a kid with big, baffling behaviors, this workshop can help provide a new set of lenses🤓 to help you understand your child and what they may be communicating through their behaviors.
Together we will dive into the science about where behavior comes from and introduce you to our friends, the owl, watchdog and possum! 🦉🐕🐀

Ready to get curious? Join us!

This course was created by Robyn Gobbel and is being taught by me, Jeri Lea Kroll.

We will meet from 12:00-1:00 pm on 11/21/25 using Google Meet. Link to sign up in comments or by clicking link in photo below. The meeting link will be emailed to you once you register.

11/03/2025

It’s November which means it is also National Adoptee (or Adoption) Awareness Month .

I have long admired the adoptee activists and advocates who educate and share during this month and throughout the year. There is an emotional cost in sharing one's voice. I’m still learning how to tune into myself and honor my capacity for sharing in different spaces.

Which brings me to this post and picture. I had to go back pretty far in my photos to find a picture that wasn’t a flower, pet, kid or tree and this is what I found first! This is me wearing my “cultivating connection” shirt from and my kid’s cool light up glasses. Let’s call them x-ray vision glasses. 😉

Hey there! I’m Jeri Lea, an adoptee, adoptive parent and therapist specializing in attachment, infant and early childhood mental health, trauma and those with vulnerable nervous systems. That includes supporting adoptees and their families. One of the coolest parts of my work is helping young adoptees feel safe, seen and understood, with me but most importantly, with their caregivers and loved ones.

My deepest desire is to contribute to changing the ways we approach early relationship and attachment needs for very young children in care and adoptive families.

10/27/2025

💛 For parents of amazing and complex kids 💛
Connection. Care. Community.
Come join us! ✨

This low demand (book) club is intended for parents, guardians, and caregivers who love kids with:
💛 neuro-complexity
💛 vulnerable nervous systems
💛 big behaviors
💛 or other unique needs that call for a different kind of parenting.

If you’ve tried all the things and found your way—wobbly as it may feel at times—you’re not alone. This journey can be isolating… until we find our people. People who understand what it’s like to parent an incredible kid who doesn’t fit the conventional mold.

I’m Jeri Lea Kroll, a therapist, parent, and former kid with a vulnerable nervous system. You can learn more about me and my practice here: www.JeriLeaKroll.com

My hope for this (book) club is to create a safe space for connection, community and learning.

And because I know parenting can be utterly exhausting, we’re keeping things low demand.

Starting in November, we’re lowering the demands even more and experimenting with a bookless gathering focused on:
*Connection
*Nervous system care
*Conversation around a shared topic (with an optional article or podcast if you want to dive deeper).

I’d love your input — what would make this group feel appealing and doable for you? Share your thoughts below or click the graphic (or scan the code) to learn more and complete the inquiry form.

I can’t wait to connect with you. 💛

07/23/2025

Join me for this FREE webinar!

If you are a parent, teacher, caregiver or anyone who loves a kid
with big, baffling behaviors, this workshop will provide a new set of 🤓lenses to help you understand your child and what they may be communicating through their behaviors.

Link to registration form in the comments.

07/09/2025

Despite our best efforts, kids can learn about scary events happening near and far from home. This deck and linked infographic provide helpful steps for starting conversations.

Additional resources in the comments.

05/14/2025

In an effort to reduce barriers to accessing care, and just in time for summer, I am now able to accept the following insurances for therapy clients (including the SSP):

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Care Network

If you would like to learn more or schedule a free discovery session, please use the link in the comments to visit my website.

05/09/2025

I am looking forward to this discussion!

Shared from LinkedIn
"It is often said that it takes a village to raise a child, but what does it take to nurture a village or a neighbourhood to become a community where every child can grow up well and belong?
With questions like this one in mind, we invite you to join us at a free webinar event focused on Child Welfare through a Community-Centred Lens.

Join us on May 14 at 4.00 p.m. (London) for a discussion featuring:
Dr. Bruce Perry, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, "What Happened to You?'. Dr Perry will explore the profound impact of relationships on healing from trauma, especially in children. His evidence-based research demonstrates the crucial role of a healthier, more connected society in preventing trauma and encouraging healing.

Cormac Russell will advocate for a shift in perspective from viewing children merely as 'at risk' to recognizing them as 'at-promise'. He will emphasize the importance of community-led approaches in nurturing and protecting children.

This session will be moderated by Melissa T. Merrick, PhD, President and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America. Melissa is an influential national leader in this movement and is committed to preventing child abuse and neglect through evidence-based solutions and collaborative community-based efforts."

Join us for a discussion on Child Welfare Through a Community-Centered Lens