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Nicole Wilke

Director of the Center on Applied Research for Vulnerable Children and Families

Nicole Wilke, PhD, is a child welfare researcher, missionary, author, and marriage and family therapist dedicated to improving care for vulnerable children and families globally.

She currently serves as Director of the Center on Applied Research for Vulnerable Children and Families, bridging research and practice to improve faith-based care for vulnerable children and families around the globe. Her passion for this field stems from her family’s experience with adoption and fostering and her extensive professional work with children and families at risk. Having lived on four continents, Nicole currently resides with her family in Peru, where they work to improve the nationwide system for children in alternative care.

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Latest Articles by Nicole Wilke

From one parent to another: Scripts for building resilience in our kids

To be a parent is an amazing privilege.  Parenting is a glorious gift. It’s a remarkable journey of witnessing God’s miraculous growth in another human being. It is an opportunity...
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Books & movies for building resilience in children

When we first encounter the concept of building resilience in children, it can seem like a full-time job. Your days are already full; you don’t have time to get a...
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Understanding and cultivating resilience: A Christian perspective

As Christian professionals & parents, understanding resilience through the lens of both faith and science can equip us to better support the children we love and care for. Resilience is...
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Seven principles to promote neuroplasticity and healing

[Editor’s Note: This is the third article in a three-part series on Created to Heal: How Neuroplasticity Offers Hope for Children and Their Families. You can find the first and...
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The healing power of neuroplasticity and the role of caregivers

[Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a three-part series on Created to Heal: How Neuroplasticity Offers Hope for Children and Their Families. You can find the first and...
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Understanding neuroplasticity and its importance for children in adversity

[Editor’s Note: This is the first article in a three-part series on Created to Heal: How Neuroplasticity Offers Hope for Children and Their Families. You can find the second and...
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