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What Is the Age Limit for Adoptive Parents in America? January 15, 2019 . No Comments
Infographic Text: What Is the Age Limit for Adoptive Parents in America? The answer depends on where you live. Only 16 states list specific minimum age requirements for adoption. These ... Read More
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Adolescence and Adoption: How Adoptive Parents Can Support Teens February 20, 2018 . 2 Comments
Adolescence is a time of identity formation. Teens are on a quest to figure out who they are apart from their families and where they belong within their family and friend groups. While ... Read More
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Should I Try to Find My Biological Parents? July 7, 2017 . 9 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, My biological parents gave me up for adoption when I was born. I’m sure they had their reasons, and I am probably better for it since I grew up in a very loving ... Read More
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Suicide Among Women with Learning Difficulties, and Other News June 23, 2017 . 5 Comments
Women diagnosed with learning difficulties or disabilities are significantly more likely than other women to attempt suicide, according to a study published in the Journal of Learning Disabilities. ... Read More
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Adoption Trauma and the Healing Role of EMDR Therapy February 16, 2017 . 7 Comments
The adoption of a child is an event, fixed in time, with a beginning and an end. However, the impact of adoption is far-reaching and ever-changing—a process that continues throughout ... Read More
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Importance of Nurturing for Children in Institutionalized Care October 18, 2016 . 3 Comments
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh say nurturing care can be a powerful tool in helping young children in institutionalized care avoid emotional and mental health issues later ... Read More
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Early Adversity May Change Behavior of Stress-Related Genes June 13, 2016 . 2 Comments
Being raised in an institutional or foster care setting may affect the way genes related to stress behave, according to a study published in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology. Genes ... Read More
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Feeling Felt: The Importance of Adoption Support Groups August 14, 2015 . 13 Comments
“They say they understand, but how can someone who wasn’t adopted know what it feels like?” Sixteen-year-old Lisa’s voice trails off as she explains the many frustrating conversations ... Read More
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Are Men More Likely Than Women to Want Kids? And Other News March 27, 2015 . 7 Comments
A popular stereotype holds that women are the ones eager to settle down, have lavish weddings, and then birth and care for babies. A recent piece in New York magazine’s The Cut calls ... Read More
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How Parents Can Help Adopted Children Navigate Birthdays January 15, 2015 . 18 Comments
“Happy birthday!” Colorful balloons are carefully tied to the picnic table as giggling 8-year-olds play hide-and-seek in the backyard. The pink and white frosted cake is about to be ... Read More
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Why Foster Parents Loom Large in Trauma-Informed Care August 6, 2014 . 7 Comments
I work within the world of foster care. Kids we serve endure complex effects related to trauma from abuse, neglect, sometimes fetal drug/alcohol exposure, and the impacts of early development ... Read More
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Are You My Mother? Searching or Not, Adoptees Yearn for Reunion May 14, 2014 . 34 Comments
During a recent presentation at an adoption conference, I had the members attending my session participate in a quick exercise before they took their seats. I asked them to walk around ... Read More