Drained Brain — When Professionals Miss Relational Trauma and Jump Right to an ADD Diagnosis
For an adoptee, signs of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and the impact of relational trauma can go hand in hand. Professionals might not consider this overlap. Read this article from Severance Magazine written by BPAR clinician Lisa Coppola, LMHC.
Read MoreAdoption, Addiction, and Recovery — A Poem
At BPAR, our clinicians understand the connection between adoption and addiction. We are proud to highlight this piece written by an adoptee who has found their way into ongoing recovery from addiction.
Read MoreChild Therapy FAQs — What Parents Want to Know
Have you ever wondered exactly what child therapy is like? Or if your child’s therapy is truly “working”? Here are some answers to questions that parents and caregivers often ask about therapy with children at BPAR.
Read MoreAdoptees in 3: Connecting Mind, Heart and Action – Episode 6 Miguel Caballero
In Episode 6 of the Adoptees in 3: Connecting Mind, Heart, and Action interview series, guest Miguel Caballero, an adoptee in recovery and founder of the virtual Addiction and Adoption Support Group, talks about his adoptee journey with adoptee host Lisa “LC” Coppola, a therapist at BPAR.
Read MoreAdoptees in 3: Connecting Mind, Heart and Action – Episode 5 Emma Stevens
In Episode 5 of the Adoptees in 3: Connecting Mind, Heart, and Action interview series, guest Emma Stevens, an author and adoptee advocate, talks about her adoptee journey with adoptee host Lisa “LC” Coppola, a therapist at BPAR.
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