Posts by Lisa Coppola, M.Ed, LMHC
An Inner Turmoil: The Adoptee Struggling with Addiction and Challenges in Recovery
In my decade of helping adults struggling with addiction, often I work with people who are adopted or have spent time in foster care. I believe that the root cause of addictive behavior in many cases lies in a deep feeling of inner turmoil, disconnection, low self worth, and overwhelming fear and anxiety.
Read MoreAdoptee Connections — What It Means to Find Others Who Get It
As a new clinical member of the BPAR community, I wanted to write a blog on my personal experience of connection and feeling “a part of” adoptee circles and the therapeutic benefits of adoptee connections. These adoptee connections have guided me to a place where I am able to feel more steadily rooted…
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