Posts Tagged ‘support’
Through Every Season — Parenting with Melodies
For adoptive parent and songwriter Lissa, memories, stories, and emotions get woven into melodies as she navigates parenting a child with a history of trauma. Learn how she uses songwriting for both communicating and healing.
Read MoreAdoption In the Media: The Unseen, Unrecognized Struggle of JuJu in “The Chair” TV Series
As an adult adoptee, Marta watched the Netflix series “The Chair” through the eyes of JuJu, the lead’s daughter. “My heart felt rage, grief and deep isolation. I see a child so completely alone in her trauma and loss that she has had to abandon her own narrative.
Read MoreBeyond the GOAT — Celebrating Simone Biles
Simone Biles has laid an incredible foundation for women’s gymnastics, but she made an even bigger impact on humanity when she opened the world to conversations about adoption and mental health for elite athletes.
Read MoreHow to Nurture Your Adopted Child and Yourself this Pandemic Mother’s Day
Mothers are warriors this year more than ever. Many of the core issues we see in adoption mirror how we feel about life during this pandemic. How can we help our children regain control and feel safe as Mother’s Day approaches? How can we take care of ourselves?
Read MoreAdoption Competent Therapy
Therapists trained in adoption competency address the specific needs of adoptive families. A guest writer discusses adoption competent therapy as a way to promote a positive self-image and sense of security in children as part of a strong family.
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