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April 7, 2018
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More Harm Than Good: Focusing Solely on the Positive Adoption Narrative

    When people think about adoption, the first thought that often comes to mind is the joy of adoption, not loss or trauma.     […]
June 7, 2017

Top 5 Adoption Trauma Books You Must Read

The more I speak with adoptive parents, the more I am learning that adoption agencies and adoption professionals rarely educate or prepare prospective and hopeful adoptive […]
May 29, 2017
Adoption trauma is a topic that we need to take start taking seriously. Adoptees are four times more like to attempt suicide than non-adoptees, yet adoptees rarely receive the mental health therapy they need. Many adoptees are suffering in silence unable to break away from depression and anxiety because the trauma was never validated nor was therapy made available.

Adoption Trauma Therapists You Need to Know

With the passing of three adoptees by suicide in just three weeks, I decided this list is much needed for adoptees and adoptive parents. Adoption trauma […]
November 1, 2016

College Scholarships for Adoptees

Did you know that there are scholarships available for adoptees and fostered teens?  Many of these scholarships cover tuition cost, living expenses, care packages, and online mentorship. […]