An important part of healing after experiencing rejection is practicing self-care. Be intentional about making time to take care of yourself mentally, physically, emotionally, and/or spiritually. Listen to your body and reflect on what you need to recharge and build
Go to Couples Counseling!
A great way to prepare for engagement and marriage is to go to couples counseling beforehand! Seeking help from a mental health professional, such as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT/LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW),
Adoption is a Lifelong Process
By Eleanor Beeslaar, HRI Graduate Assistant Adoption is a lifelong process with many joyous moments and loving memories. However, it is also a process of ongoing changes and challenges that can build strength, foster resilience, and deepen family connections. It
Finding an Adoption-Competent Counselor
By Eleanor Beeslaar, HRI Graduate Assistant Once adoptive families decide to seek help from a professional counselor, it can be challenging to know how to start or where to look for a counselor who can best serve their needs. HRI
Adoption-Informed Family Counseling
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
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How Do I Find a Counselor?
Once you have made the decision to reach out for the help of a professional counselor, it can be difficult to know where to go or what to do next. We have provided a few recommendations to help you find
How Do I Know if I Should Go to Counseling?
People often seek counseling when facing life challenges or crises. It can be helpful to reach out to a counselor when experiencing problems in your relationships, when you feel like you are stuck and don’t know what to do or
Why is Counseling Helpful?
Counseling provides a unique opportunity to receive assistance when experiencing distressing emotions, life challenges, or a desire for self-growth and improvement in different areas of our lives. It can be difficult to know how to navigate these tricky emotions or