Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care
Kids & Family
Talking with your adopted or foster child about the hard parts of their story can feel like a daunting task. Should you tell your child that her birth father is in jail or that her birth mother is addicted to drugs, or that she was conceived by rape? If so, how in the world do you share this news. We talk with Lesli Johnson, an EMDR therapist who specializes in adoption and foster care and an adult adoptee; and Susan Myers, a licensed Master Social Worker with Adoptions from the Heart Adoption Agency with offices throughout the northeast.
In this episode, we cover:
Additional Resources:
Telling the Truth to Your Adopted or Foster Child: Making Sense of the Past, by Betsy Keefer and Jayne E. Schooler
Talking with Children about Difficult History, by Holly van Gulden
Lifebooks: Creating a Treasure for the Adopted Child (2nd Edition September 21, 2011), by Beth O'Malley M.Ed
This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:
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Understanding the Child Welfare Experience from the Birth Parent's Perspective
Red Flags When Choosing an International Adoption Agency - Weekend Wisdom
The Joys of Being a Foster Parent
Traveling with a Newborn When Adopting Out of State - Weekend Wisdom
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
I Feel Awful, But I Wish We Hadn't Adopted - Weekend Wisdom
What You Need to Know About Open Adoption
Should I Use a Public or Private Agency to Get My Foster Parent License? - Weekend Wisdom
Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard
Will I Be Ruining My Life If I Accept This Adoption Match? - Weekend Wisdom
Navigating the Important Conversations With Your Adopted Teen or Young Adult
Is It Worth It To Apply For An Adoption Grant? - Weekend Wisdom
Protecting Our Kids From Sexual Exploitation
Can I Breastfeed My Adopted Baby? - Weekend Wisdom
Getting a Diagnosis for Prenatal Alcohol or Drug Exposure
Teacher Doesn't Believe My Child Has Experienced Trauma - Weekend Wisdom
Understanding and Overcoming Blocked Care
What to Ask For In Adoption Assistance When Adopting From Foster Care - Weekend Wisdom
Evaluating Risk Factors in Domestic Adoption
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