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.
Click here to download a transcript for this episode.
Relevant LinksReclaim Compassion: The Adoptive Parent’s Guide to Overcoming Blocked Care with Neuroscience and Faith* by Qualls and Corkum
#33: Grieving the unexpected losses in adoption
#121: An Introduction to Trauma & Tension Release Exercise (TRE) with Christa Bevan
FREE Facebook Group
* this is an affiliate link
#204: [workshop] Raising Worry-Free Kids with David Thomas, LMSW
#203: Adoption as a Single Mom
#202: Simple Ways to Increase Self-Esteem in Students with Learning Differences with Melissa Corkum
#201: [mailbag] Holiday Edition
#200 Finding Successful Post-Adoption Support
#199: [workshop] Making Sense of Meltdowns with Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH
#198: Staying Connected to Your Spouse When You’re Grieving Differently with Lisa Qualls
#197: Staying Curious About the Adoptee Experience with Jennifer Dyan Ghoston
#196: [mailbag] victimhood mentality, lowering the bar, transracial adoption, Job Corps
#195: [workshop] Maintaining a Strong Marriage When Parenting Is Hard
#194: Weird But Effective Ways to Stop a Tantrum with Melissa Corkum
#193: Living a Love-Stretched Life with Jillana Goble
#192: [mailbag] getting breaks, hug refusal, running away
#191: [workshop] Why Kids Lie and What the Bible has to Say about It with Greg Lombard Rea
#190 Keeping Hope Alive
#189: An Embryo Adoption Story with Rachel Bell
#188: [mailbag] transitions, destruction of property, and grief
#187: [workshop] Creating the Best IEP for Your Child with Karen Yingling
#186: [Summer Swap] How the Enneagram Can Help Us Become Better Parents
#185: [Summer Swap] Real-life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Meditation for Women
Thankful Homemaker: A Christian Homemaking Podcast
Mamas in Training: Preparing for Pregnancy & Motherhood
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Pollyanna
Life Kit: Parenting
The Mother Like a Boss Podcast