Posts Tagged ‘support’
Open vs. Closed Adoptions: A Post Adoption Mental Health Perspective
The decision around maintaining an open or closed adoption is an important one. Over the years, Boston Post Adoption Resources has noticed a shift in the number of adoptions that include some type of contact with birth family members. Access to education, support and post adoption services are key to helping families navigate the unique issues around birth family contact.
Read MoreHow Forgiveness Promotes Healing
Many in the adoption constellation bear pain due to feelings of loss, abandonment and rejection. Forgiveness promotes healing, but how do we forgive? And for some, why? Here we examine the value of forgiveness, discuss the phases of forgiving, and share resources for putting forgiveness into practice.
Read More5 Benefits of Group Therapy
Groups allow us to realize that we are not alone. The feeling of being understood and letting go can be beneficial. Group therapy allows members to …
Read MoreBook Review: THE RABBIT LISTENED
For adoptive parents, the book THE RABBIT LISTENED teaches parents how to listen and help their child who might be struggling with sadness, grief and loss. Through the use of beautiful illustrations and simple text, we hear the story of Taylor, a child who dreams big but experiences a setback and thus begins to feel sad.
Read MoreThe Art of Art Therapy
Art therapy is based on the idea that creative expression and the creative process aid in healing and serve as nonverbal means of communication. At BPAR we
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