
Constellation Conversations: Adoption, Adoptee Voices, and Trauma-Informed Care
Adoption is complex, and understanding its impact begins with centering adoptee voices. Join Sarah Harper, a trauma therapist and adoptee, and Brenda Chapel, an open-adoption adoptive parent, as they explore adoption’s nuances with guests from across the adoption constellation—including adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, and professionals. Together, they facilitate meaningful conversations that uncover adoption truths, promote trauma-informed care, and inspire a more compassionate and equitable world for adoptees.
Podcasting since 2024 • 7 episodes
Constellation Conversations: Adoption, Adoptee Voices, and Trauma-Informed Care
Latest Episodes
Episode 7: More Than a Flower Transplanted: An Adoptee's Perspective on Roots and Growth
Join us for Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Liliana, an international and transracial adoptee, as she continues to share her journey of self-discovery, cultural reconnection, and healing.In this episode of Constellation Conversa...
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Episode 6: Liliana's Journey: Unveiling the Complexities of Transracial Adoption
Join us for a powerful conversation with Liliana, an international and transracial adoptee from the indigenous community of Ecuador, as she shares her journey of complexity, self-discovery, and cultural reconnection.In this first part of...
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Episode 5: Holiday Reflections for Adult Adoptees and First Families
The holidays can be a time of joy, but also a time of complex emotions for those touched by adoption. In this episode of Constellation Conversations, we shift our focus to the adults in the adoption constellation – adult adoptees and first fami...
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Episode 4: Unwrapping Adoption- Supporting Adoptees During the Holidays
In this episode, Sarah, an adoptee and trauma therapist, shares her unique perspective on how the holidays can bring up a mix of emotions for adoptees. Brenda and Sarah discuss practical tips and insights on creating a supportive holiday experi...
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Episode 3: Bridging Two Worlds: Open Adoption and Family Connections
Description:In this episode of Constellation Conversations, Sarah and Brenda explore the complex dynamics of open adoptions, focusing on the challenges of reunion and the critical importance of biological family connections....
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