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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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
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#125: Why You Should Play Games with Your Kids with Jack Berkenstock Jr., MHS
#124: [Mentor Moment] How can the Enneagram help adoptive parents?
#123: Play for the Exhausted Parent with Michelle Batten
#122: [Mentor Moment] How can I become a peaceful parent?
#121: An Introduction to Trauma & Tension Release Exercise (TRE) with Christa Bevan
#120: [Mentor Moment] How do I find the confidence to know what is best for my child?
#119: Prioritizing Your Marriage as Adoptive Parents with Currey and JJ Blandford
#118: Connecting Through Cooking with Chef Kibby
#117: Military Service and Your Teen with LTC (Ret) Colette Topfer
#116: [Mentor Moment] How do you connect well with kids over a large range of stages?
#115: How Understanding Childhood Trauma Will Transform your Parenting with Kristin Berry
#114: Enneagram Wisdom from Four Adoptive Moms
#113 [Mentor Moment] What is the most memorable gift you’ve received?
#112: Finding Hope as a Birth Mother with Hope O Baker
#111: Equine Therapy for Children with Early Adversity with Rebecca Britt
#110: What do I do if my teen wants to move out?
#109: Adoptee Reflections with Shelby and Veronica
#108: More Connection and Less Stress for the Holidays with Marie Fiebach
#107: Helping Children Understand Their Big Feelings with author, Jessica Sinarski
#106 [Mentor Moment] How do you celebrate your child’s adoption day?
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