College Search for Adoptees — Tips for Parents

By Erica Kramer, MSW | October 24, 2018

The college search process can bring up unique emotions and challenges for adoptees. Here are themes parents may expect and 5 tips for how to help their child, based on our interview with Kate Peltz, Director of College Counseling.

Shame, Secrets, Lies and Adoption

By Jennifer Eckert, LICSW | September 26, 2018

The Home for Unwanted Girls by Joanna Goodman is a stirring historical novel that delves into 1950’s practices for dealing with unwed mothers, orphans, and adoption. It also provides insights into adoption-related emotions and questions and communication that we encounter at our clinical practice at BPAR every day.

DNA Testing Part 1: What to Think About Before You Do a Test

By BPAR | September 12, 2018

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.

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.

Three Identical Strangers

By Erica Kramer, MSW | July 26, 2018

The new documentary THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS addresses the lasting and far-reaching impact of early adoption decisions with disquieting detail. Here’s our perspective at BPAR.