Professional Resources
Drained Brain — When Professionals Miss Relational Trauma and Jump Right to an ADD Diagnosis
For an adoptee, signs of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and the impact of relational trauma can go hand in hand. Professionals might not consider this overlap. Read this article from Severance Magazine written by BPAR clinician Lisa Coppola, LMHC.
Read MoreChild Therapy FAQs — What Parents Want to Know
Have you ever wondered exactly what child therapy is like? Or if your child’s therapy is truly “working”? Here are some answers to questions that parents and caregivers often ask about therapy with children 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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