Foster care and adoption are full of ambiguous losses and disenfranchised grief. In this episode, Lisa and Melissa discuss the gap between expectations and reality which can lead to feelings of grief. They offer tangible practices, including writing, verbal processing, and bodywork. The importance of acknowledging and processing darker emotions such as sadness, anger, or resentment without judgment is emphasized. Lastly, they mention adapting these practices for children experiencing similar grief and loss.
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#33: Grieving the unexpected losses in adoption
#121: An Introduction to Trauma & Tension Release Exercise (TRE) with Christa Bevan
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#29: Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday and Live to Tell About It
#28: Hope for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care with Pam Parish
#27: Tips for Getting Chores Done
#26: What To Do When Your Child is Out of Control with Robyn Gobbel
#25: Regulating Through Movement and Play with Robyn Gobbel
#24: My 2 Parts in the Triad: Melissa’s Story of Being an Adoptee and Adoptive Mom
#23: My 2 Parts in the Triad -Lisa’s Story of Being a Birthmom and Adoptive Mom
#22: Winning the Heart of Your Child with Mike Berry
#21: Looking to the New Year with a Plan
#20: The Bitter and Sweet of Foster Care Reunification with Jamie Finn
#19: How to Stay Connected to Kids Not Living at Home
#18: Intentional Parenting and Trauma-Sensitive Schools with Stacy Manning
#17: Help Your Kids Discover Their Strengths and Plan for the Future with Wendy Willard
#16: The Ultimate Shopping Guide for Adoptive Families
#15: Using everyday tasks to build connection
#14: Joys and Challenges of Fostering and Adopting as a Single Mom with Molly Ford
#13: Survive the Holidays While Keeping the Joy
#12: Lessons from a Seasoned Foster Mom with Tereasa Mansfield
#11: Hope for Battle-Weary Parents with Pam Parish
#10: Why won’t my kids just go play?!?!
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