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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.
Constellation Conversations: Adoption, Adoptee Voices, and Trauma-Informed Care
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 Conversations, Liliana dives deeper into the complexities of navigating identity and belonging as an adoptee. She opens up about the challenges of feeling caught between two worlds, the importance of acknowledging and processing grief and loss, and the lifelong impact of adoption on her sense of self.
Liliana also shares her inspiring story of reconnecting with her Ecuadorian heritage and the profound impact it has had on her healing and self-acceptance. Her experiences shed light on the importance of cultural connection for adoptees and the need for greater understanding and support within the adoption constellation.
Are you learning and processing the adoptee experience? Click this link đź”— to access this episode's Guided Reflection, designed to deepen your understanding and enhance your trauma informed awareness.
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