Self Care
New 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.
Read MoreImages and Talk of Violence — How Parents Can Help Kids Cope
Images and talk of violence, instability and unrest can disrupt a child’s sense of safety. In BPAR’s post adoption work, trauma is already a theme we commonly address. Here’s how parents can offer reassurance, open a dialogue, and monitor for the need for professional help.
Read MoreLoss on Mother’s Day – How to Cope in the Post Adoption World
Adoption begins with a loss, so it’s normal to feel sad on Mother’s Day. What’s the best way to cope? Here’s how children and adults in the adoption constellation can honor and validate their feelings.
Read MoreParenting During COVID-19
So here we are. We are all soldiering through. Parenting adoptees brings up its own set of unique challenges during this unprecedented time. We offer tools, practices and thoughts to build a sense of safety and security, teach kids how to problem solve, and strengthen family communication.
Read MoreBack to Basics: A Toolkit of Resources During COVID-19 Self-Isolation
This is a time of high stress and anxiety for all while we self-isolate due to COVID-19. Here are resources we’ve found useful in our clinical work these past few weeks as we address anxiety, questions from parents about how to communicate with kids, instances of racism and xenophobia, and requests for self-help tools.
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