Posts by KC Craig, LICSW
How Forgiveness Promotes Healing
Many in the adoption constellation bear pain due to feelings of loss, abandonment and rejection. Forgiveness promotes healing, but how do we forgive? And for some, why? Here we examine the value of forgiveness, discuss the phases of forgiving, and share resources for putting forgiveness into practice.
Read MoreDNA Testing Part 2: What To Do When You Find Out Unexpected Information
How can adoptees and their families deal with unexpected DNA test results? This second blog in BPAR’s series provides tips on how to manage new information about your biological family you might receive from DNA test kits and some questions to ask yourself.
Read MoreStress Relief Techniques to Break the Stress Cycle
“Want quick stress relief? TRY THIS NOW!” A familiar headline? Our medical field is slowly accepting the efficacy of non-traditional methodologies like these….
Read MoreBook Review – BEFORE WE WERE YOURS
BEFORE WE WERE YOURS by former journalist Lisa Wingate is a must read; a heartbreaking yet illuminating story about the strong bond between adoptees and their birth families.
Read More5 Tips to Combat the Winter Blues
Many clients successfully battle Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or the winter blues with varied combinations of regular psychotherapy, seeing their doctor or nurse practitioner, AND trying several of these tips for self-care!
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