Article Summary: Fostering a child in need can be a beautiful experience, but it can also be incredibly stressful. That’s why therapy for foster parents is important. Therapy can help foster parents develop new tools, process their own emotions, and understand the pain and frustration the foster child likely feels. Foster parents fill an incredibly important role in society, but … Read More
Therapy For Adoption Trauma: Healing the Mother Wound
Article Summary: Therapy for adoption trauma is essential, as research shows that many adoptees suffer from complex trauma and CPTSD—often a result of abandonment, neglect, and even abuse. Fortunately, EMDR and other therapies can help adoptees heal from these wounds and lead happy, healthy lives. As you think back to your childhood, you probably don’t remember very many moments before … Read More
6 Signs of Adoption Trauma In Adults: Why Therapy Is So Important
We’re all taught that adoption is beautiful, that it’s the growth of a loving family and a second opportunity for an individual. But adoption is also painful. Since it often stems from an act of abandonment, many adoptees struggle with their mental health—and there are many signs of adoption trauma in adults. Therapy can help. By identifying the symptoms, addressing … Read More
How to Deal With Family Around the Holidays
Every year around the holidays, we see an influx of referrals and inquiries from people who struggle to deal with their families. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or another reason for gathering, the holidays bring people together—and not always for the better. For some families, the holidays are one of the few times members see each other throughout the year, and … Read More