DNA Testing – What to Think About Before You Do a Test

DNA testing and adoption search

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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Book Review: HEY WARRIOR

Hey Warrior

Anxiety can be overwhelming and scary for kids, and it’s a common feeling for adoptees. HEY WARRIOR is resource that’s accessible and digestible for kids, one that educates them about anxiety and teaches them how to manage it. Learn more about this simple but brilliantly written book.

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Tips for Supporting LGBTQ Kids in Adoption

Roger LGBTQ

Many of our adoptee clients are exploring their gender and sexual identity, and we feel it is vital for foster and adoptive parents, social workers, mental health workers, teachers and other individuals who work with fostered or adopted children and teens to be aware of the challenges, needs and best practices for working with SOGIE issues.

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How 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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