Therapy
DNA Testing Part 2: What To Do When You Find Out Unexpected Information
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.
Read MoreBook Review: ALL YOU CAN EVER KNOW
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.
Read MoreSpotlight on BPAR’s Adult Adoptee Support Group Leaders
BPAR now has three support groups for adult adoptees. Lisa and Maya, our adult group leaders, explain more about their groups, why they feel they are such a powerful therapeutic tool, and what has led them to group work.
Read MoreAdoptive Families Need Resources Like BPAR
Our guest blogger from Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) explains why adoption-competent resources like our services at BPAR are crucial in their work with adoptive families.
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.
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