Posts by Kelly DiBenedetto, LMHC, ATR
Why BPAR Has to Talk About the Hard Stuff in Life After Adoption
Over the course of our eleven years at BPAR, we have witnessed a drastic change in the complexities faced by the clients coming for post-adoption therapy, especially in the past three years. To address the realities of post adoption challenges, BPAR has to take a stance and do what is right: we have to talk about the hard stuff.
Read MoreSharing LGBTQ Resources with Pride
In honor of PRIDE month, we wanted to highlight some important resources to support LGBTQIA individuals and families in the post-adoption community. We want everyone in the adoption constellation to feel safe and valued, and to be able to live healthy, productive lives.
Read MoreNew Year New . . . What? Creative Ways to De-Stress
Self-care doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Any small step is a good step. To de-stress, try some of the ideas our clinicians use for our own self-care – ways to release or express feelings, books, activities, soothing interventions. If therapy is the right step, here’s how to find a therapist that’s a good fit for you.
Read MoreImages and Talk of Violence — How Parents Can Help Kids Cope
Images and talk of violence, instability and unrest can disrupt a child’s sense of safety. In BPAR’s post adoption work, trauma is already a theme we commonly address. Here’s how parents can offer reassurance, open a dialogue, and monitor for the need for professional help.
Read MoreLoss on Mother’s Day – How to Cope in the Post Adoption World
Adoption begins with a loss, so it’s normal to feel sad on Mother’s Day. What’s the best way to cope? Here’s how children and adults in the adoption constellation can honor and validate their feelings.
Read More