Posts by Kelly DiBenedetto, LMHC, ATR
Book Review: Telling the Truth to Your Adopted or Foster Child by Betsy Keefer Smalley and Jayne E. Schooler
TELLING THE TRUTH TO YOUR ADOPTED OR FOSTERED CHILD is one of our favorite books to recommend to adoptive parents, foster parents, caretakers
Read MoreBook Recommendations for Conversations on Puberty and Sex
Puberty is complicated. Parents can support their kids by helping them stay informed about what it is happening to their bodies. The books below are great
Read MoreCoping After a Tragedy
Our hearts go out to the victims’ families and loved ones of the tragedy in Orlando this weekend. Traumatic events can disrupt our sense of safety.
Read MorePoem: Legacy of an Adopted Child
At BPAR, we keep this LEGACY OF AN ADOPTED CHILD poem close by. It touches on themes that come up regularly for our clients- identity, divided loyalty, loss
Read MoreGoodbye School Hello Loss: The Adoptee and End of Year Transition
For the adoptee, the end of school transition can be an especially sensitive and challenging time. Having to say goodbye to teachers and friends can bring..
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