Addiction
Adoptees in 3: Connecting Mind, Heart and Action – Episode 4 Grace Newton
In Episode 4 of the Adoptees in 3: Connecting Mind, Heart, and Action interview series, guest Grace Newton, a writer and PhD candidate, talks about her adoptee journey with adoptee host Lillian Hexter, MA, a therapist at BPAR.
Read MoreAdoptees in 3: Connecting Mind, Heart and Action – Episode 3: David B. Bohl
In Episode 3 of the Adoptees in 3: Connecting Mind, Heart, and Action interview series, guest David B. Bohl, a clinical substance abuse counselor, talks about his adoptee journey with adoptee host Lisa “LC” Coppola, LMHC, a trauma-informed therapist at BPAR.
Read More5 Tips: How to Help Someone Who is Struggling with Addictive Behavior
When you love someone who is struggling with an addiction, it can be heartbreaking, frustrating, and confusing to know how you might help them. As an addiction specialist for thirteen years, these are my top tips that I strongly recommend.
Read MoreAn 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 More