Resources
Adoptees 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.
Read MoreFrom Blame to Empowerment — Healing as the Family Scapegoat
When a dysfunctional family disallows expressing emotions and challenging the norm, one child may become the scapegoat, bearing blame for all problems and serving as a distraction from the real issues. If you identify with this role, here are some steps you can take to free yourself.
Read MoreThe Impact of Breakups on Adoptees
Romantic relationships carry an unavoidable risk of possible loss and rejection. This blog explains why adoptees may feel particularly vulnerable in breakups and offers tips on how to tap into the resiliency that comes from being an adoptee.
Read MoreEMDR Therapy for Trauma Recovery and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing therapy helps the body remember or process a traumatic experience, while preventing our brain from reacting as if it is still in danger. This blog explains the value of EMDR and debunks some EMDR myths.
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