Resources
Drama Therapy — Mental Health Awareness Month Spotlight
A person may feel the impact of the traumatic experience without having language to talk about it. Drama therapy can evoke, hold, and assist in the processing of feelings when there are no words. For adoptees, it offers an opportunity to change a person’s view of their life story.
Read MoreWhat Is Healthy Eating? Talking About Mindfulness and Intuitive Eating
As Covid restrictions end and we emerge from an online view to full-body scrutiny, we anticipate even more anxiety and body shaming than ever. Our blog on mindfulness in eating and Intuitive Eating can help you learn to love and honor your body.
Read MoreSharing LGBTQ Resources with Pride
In honor of PRIDE month, we wanted to highlight some important resources to support LGBTQIA individuals and families in the post-adoption community. We want everyone in the adoption constellation to feel safe and valued, and to be able to live healthy, productive lives.
Read MoreSearch and Reunion — Voices in the Lifelong Journey of Adoption
Why do adoptees decide to search for birth family? How does this affect adoptive parents? What are the ups and downs of the search and reunion process? Six adult adoptees share their search and reunion stories in this in-depth resource from Boston Post Adoption Resources.
Read MoreNew Year New . . . What? Creative Ways to De-Stress
Self-care doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Any small step is a good step. To de-stress, try some of the ideas our clinicians use for our own self-care – ways to release or express feelings, books, activities, soothing interventions. If therapy is the right step, here’s how to find a therapist that’s a good fit for you.
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