By Eleanor Beeslaar Family counseling is a wonderful tool for all families, but it can be especially helpful for adoptive families as they adjust to postadoption life, go through different life transitions, and experience challenges unique to the adoption process.
Common Challenges for Adoptive Families
By Eleanor Beeslaar, HRI Graduate Assistant Adoption is a beautiful process that brings joy, hope, love, and security to the families and children who find one another through this path. However, just like any other family going through a transitional
Family Counseling for Adoptive Families: Series Introduction
By Eleanor Beeslaar, HRI Graduate Assistant Adoption brings families together in many different ways and for a variety of unique reasons. It can involve bringing children to the United States from another country or adopting domestically. Some families may adopt
#FindHelpFriday: Seven Homes
Seven Homes is a foster care organization that works with children and prospective parents looking to adopt. A passionate staff of adoption agents, social workers, and case managers work with each individual child to help them find a caring home,
Happy Thanksgiving!
Remember to show your gratitude to the people you love this Thanksgiving!
Consistency in Gratitude
Consistency is a key factor in showing gratitude to the people we care about. When we regularly practice gratitude for the people in our lives, we show them that they are a priority, helping increase their sense of self-worth and
Be a Support System
Knowing that someone will stand by your side regardless of what life throws at you is incredibly reassuring and meaningful. When we commit to being a part of someone’s support system, we show them that we are invested in their
Taking Steps to Repair
When you think of showing gratitude, “I’m sorry,” probably isn’t the first thing to come to mind. However, these two simple words carry substantial significance to the people you say them to. When you apologize to someone, you are telling
Supporting Their Dreams
Pay attention to the things that spark excitement and passion in the people you love and encourage them to pursue their dreams. Whether you suggest signing up for an art class on the weekend or encourage them to go back
Giving Your Full Attention
In today’s world, it is easy to forget the value of listening. We are constantly on the move, and our minds are continuously thinking of the hundreds of items on our to do list. With all of life’s demands, it