South Korean Birth Mothers — Their Invisible Heartache
Our intern, Michelle (Seungmi) Lee, highlights the unique challenges that confront South Korean birth mothers, a rare glimpse into a subject that is taboo in the South Korean culture.
Read MoreBook Review – FAR FROM THE TREE by Robin Benway
FAR FROM THE TREE by Robin Benway addresses almost every topic that comes up in the world of adoption: identity, race, culture, fitting in, grief, loss, abandonment, trust, shame, and feeling misunderstood.
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!
Read MoreSeasonal Success for the Adoptive Family
For the adoptee of any age, the December holiday season can stir a myriad of complex emotions. Here are some insights based on our experience as clinicians.
Read MoreThe Gift of Forgiveness
The most valuable gift you can give to yourself this holiday season is the gift of forgiveness. Why forgiveness? Many of us carry unresolved issues from the past, like carrying a heavy ball and chain. It can be anger from a minor slight or the rage of a major grievance….
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