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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#104 [Mentor Moment] Should I adopt out of birth order?
#103 When the Wait is Longer Than You Expect (A COVID Update from Lifeline Children’s Services)
#102: The Importance of Keeping Siblings Together with Sue Badeau
#101: Creating Adoption-Sensitive Classrooms with Joelle Broberg
#100: Surprise Guest Hosts and a Celebratory Giveaway
#99: Finding the Silver lining in Your Child’s Challenging Behaviors
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#97: Building a Family by Faith with Maria Hansen-Quine
#96: Race and Adoption Panel
#95: An Adoptee’s Experience with Loss and Fear with Sara Easterly
#94: Resetting the Nervous System for Felt Safety
#93: Recognizing and Overcoming Post-Adoption Depression with Amy Callahan
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#91: Ethical Orphan Care and Adoption with Whitney Runyon
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#87: The Impact of Prenatal Trauma on Children with Stacey Gagnon
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