Birth Parents
Shame, Secrets, Lies and Adoption
The Home for Unwanted Girls by Joanna Goodman is a stirring historical novel that delves into 1950’s practices for dealing with unwed mothers, orphans, and adoption. It also provides insights into adoption-related emotions and questions and communication that we encounter at our clinical practice at BPAR every day.
Read MoreDNA Testing – What to Think About Before You Do a Test
The recent popularity of DNA testing creates opportunities for forging connections and uncovering information, but also presents complexities and challenges you might not expect. To help prepare you for DNA testing journey, BPAR’s therapists share what we’ve learned.
Read MoreCreative Ways Dads Can Take Care of Themselves on Father’s Day
BPAR wishes for all the fathers a day of self-care, acknowledging that often dads don’t feel they have the time or the right to focus on themselves. Here are some creative ways dads can take care of themselves on Father’s Day.
Read MoreAdoption Voices on Mother’s Day
Adoption is complex: our lives are complex, our relationships are complex. Mother’s Day can remind us of this complexity in our lives.
Read MoreHow BPAR Could Support the This Is Us Family
As the popular tv show, THIS IS US, wraps up season 2, the clinicians at Boston Post Adoption Resources identify ways we could help all generations of the Pearson family if they came to us for therapy and support.
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