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“the Me you See” – Using Performance Art to Share a Personal Adoption Experience

By Guest Writer | April 21, 2022
Maria Finkelmeier photo credit Adam DeTour

Composer and percussionist Maria Finkelmeier will premiere her performance art “the Me you See” as part of the New Gallery Concert Series’ Adopt and Adapt concert. Maria reflects on the value of therapy and performance art in connecting to her personal story.

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Transracial Adoption Obstacles and How to Address Them  (Part Two)

By Erica Kramer, MSW | June 5, 2020
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This blog discusses ways to address obstacles that transracial adoptees encounter growing up in white communities, including cultural socialization, ways to talk about identity, giving voice to feelings, and how to focus on the best interest of the child.

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4 Intentions for the Adult Adoptee in 2019

By Jennifer Eckert, LICSW | January 15, 2019

When we set true intentions and make the commitment to face our adoption challenges, we can become stronger and more resilient. Here are 4 intentions for adult adoptees to consider in 2019 as powerful catalysts for change.

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DNA Testing Part 2: What To Do When You Find Out Unexpected Information

By KC Craig, LICSW | December 19, 2018

How can adoptees and their families deal with unexpected DNA test results? This second blog in BPAR’s series provides tips on how to manage new information about your biological family you might receive from DNA test kits and some questions to ask yourself.

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Book Review: ALL YOU CAN EVER KNOW

By Erin Weaver, Clinical Intern | November 5, 2018
Author Nicole Chung meets the team from BPAR

Nicole Chung’s touching new memoir, ALL YOU CAN EVER KNOW, was published in October to rave reviews. With candor and insight, Chung details how her story as a transracial Korean adoptee has influenced and affected the past thirty years of her life.

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