Adoption
How to Nurture Your Adopted Child and Yourself this Pandemic Mother’s Day
Mothers are warriors this year more than ever. Many of the core issues we see in adoption mirror how we feel about life during this pandemic. How can we help our children regain control and feel safe as Mother’s Day approaches? How can we take care of ourselves?
Read MoreAdoption Competent Therapy
Therapists trained in adoption competency address the specific needs of adoptive families. A guest writer discusses adoption competent therapy as a way to promote a positive self-image and sense of security in children as part of a strong family.
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 MoreUnderstanding White Privilege
To better support transracial adoptees, white family members and friends can take one of the first steps toward combating racism by self-reflecting on their own white identity. This blog explores white privilege and white racial identity development.
Read MoreThe Many Identities of Me: Coming to Terms with My Identity as a Transracial Adoptee
“To the world I am a 5-foot Chinese girl, but the world does not see the many identities swirling around in my head as a transracial adoptee.” Guest writer Marisa shares how diversity in college gave her the space to comfortably explore her Chinese identity at her own pace — a liberating experience.
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