Book Review: HEY WARRIOR

By Kelly DiBenedetto, LMHC, ATR | August 16, 2018

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.

Tips for Supporting LGBTQ Kids in Adoption

By Kelly DiBenedetto, LMHC, ATR | August 9, 2018

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.

School’s Out – Now What?

By Caitlin Woodstock | June 21, 2018

Many adoptees need active and ongoing support when dealing with flux like end of school transitions. Here’s how to reduce the stress for your child adoptee.

The Caregivers Bill of Rights

By Kelly DiBenedetto, LMHC, ATR | March 29, 2018

A reminder to parents about the importance of self-care and identifying your rights as caretakers. Write these down and keep them visible so you remember …

How BPAR Could Support the This Is Us Family

By BPAR | March 22, 2018

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.