Holiday Family Traditions

By Kelly DiBenedetto, LMHC, ATR | December 11, 2015

Holidays can bring joy, but they can also trigger loss, memories, and thoughts of birth family members. By creating family traditions, a parent can help …

20 Ways To Slow Down and Reconnect

By Kelly DiBenedetto, LMHC, ATR | December 4, 2015

During the holiday season don’t forget about the power of being together. Here are some suggestions of activities to help you reconnect.

November Guest Blog: In Gratitude

By Guest Writer | November 23, 2015

BPAR is committed to providing the best adoption and mental health resources available. The Adoption Associates psychotherapy practice …

How To Combat The Winter Blues

By Kelly DiBenedetto, LMHC, ATR | February 20, 2015

Here is a quick guide for how to take care of yourself when Mother Nature is giving you the Winter Blues. Tap into your creative ideas. Spend some time doing what makes you feel good. Remember this winter will end and you will get through it!

A Mindful Mother’s Day

By Kelly DiBenedetto, LMHC, ATR | May 2, 2014

For the adoptee, Mother’s Day can bring a lot to the surface. At BPAR, we wanted to help people become more attuned to what they may be feeling on this day.