Drained Brain — When Professionals Miss Relational Trauma and Jump Right to an ADD Diagnosis

By Lisa Coppola, M.Ed, LMHC | October 10, 2024

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.

Researching Attachment: A Student’s Journey to Her Orphanage in the Philippines

By Lisa Coppola, M.Ed, LMHC | November 28, 2018

Desi studies attachment at the orphanage

As a psychology major, Desi Hartman returned to the Philippines orphanage she had left as a baby to research attachment theory in a multiple caregiver setting. In this interview, she reveals her findings, some of them surprising.

BPAR Celebrates Children’s Book Week

By Katie Gorczyca, MA, Expressive Therapist | May 3, 2018

BPAR celebrates Children’s Book week by sharing a list of their favorite children’s books on adoption and other social-emotional topics.

Book Recommendations for Conversations on Puberty and Sex

By Kelly DiBenedetto, LMHC, ATR | June 22, 2016

Puberty is complicated. Parents can support their kids by helping them stay informed about what it is happening to their bodies. The books below are great

Book Review: The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.

By Kelly DiBenedetto, LMHC, ATR | February 26, 2016

THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD is an excellent resource for caregivers looking to develop a better understanding of child development. Siegel and Bryson have …