Is the holiday season hard for you instead of joyous? For many survivors of trauma, holidays may represent anniversaries and reminders of the past hurt or traumatic experiences. For those individuals even the slight prospect of visiting family or friends can bring up feelings of shame, fear, dread or ambivalence, leaving them trapped and unable …
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Is the holiday season hard for you instead of joyous? For many survivors of trauma, holidays may represent anniversaries and reminders of the past hurt or traumatic experiences. For those individuals even the slight prospect of visiting family or friends can bring up feelings of shame, fear, dread or ambivalence, leaving them trapped and unable …
Is the holiday season hard for you instead of joyous? For many survivors of trauma, holidays may represent anniversaries and reminders of the past hurt or traumatic experiences. For those individuals even the slight prospect of visiting family or friends can bring up feelings of shame, fear, dread or ambivalence, leaving them trapped and unable …
Is the holiday season hard for you instead of joyous? For many survivors of trauma, holidays may represent anniversaries and reminders of the past hurt or traumatic experiences. For those individuals even the slight prospect of visiting family or friends can bring up feelings of shame, fear, dread or ambivalence, leaving them trapped and unable …
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I want to talk about something that is very near and dear to my heart- communicating with a kiddo that is a foster or adopted child. I’m sure that we can all agree that communication in general is very important. It’s a skill that is ever growing and that we all struggle with sometimes. I …
When my (adopted) son was about four years old, he brought me a picture he had drawn of himself, my husband, and me. You know those super, sweet pictures kids draw of people that are really just a circle with limbs sticking out? That’s the kind. This memory stands out because it was pivotal moment …
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As we enter adoption month, it’s worth saying this is a beautiful month to celebrate. Thank you to all the families who selflessly give their hearts, time, and selves to support children who need to belong. Thank you to the communities who support these families. This is one thing that makes adoption so beautiful. It’s …
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Have you ever thought about the masks we wear to gain acceptance or use to hide because of the constant thought of how you might look to others in the workplace, grocery store, or school? With Halloween around the corner, I thought this the perfect time to talk about the mask that we all wear …
