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Balancing Joy and Loss in the Adoption Triad
The prevailing narrative in our culture has been that adoption is a win/win/win for adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth/first family members. But this hasn’t been accurate or fair.
Icebreakers Without Injury: Rethinking Name Games
Icebreakers are a great way to learn a lot about people. When asked, “How did you choose your child’s name”, for adoptees and their families the issue of naming power and choice is a complex one. Explore ways to create safe spaces for each other to live and learn.
Who Is The Hero? Adoption Narratives At the Olympics
Current events like the Olympics offer countless opportunities to examine who is centered in adoptive stories in the media. Learn more about adoptive parent heroism and the “willingness to adopt.”