ADOPTION UNFILTERED – Release Date December 1, 2023
I am honored to have contributed to this comprehensive work. Pre-order for December 1st release here. “Adoption Unfiltered models the importance of adults in adoption
November 28, 2023
MAARCH Conference – Family of Origin Separation Trauma and Addiction – Care Planning and Recovery Management Implications
I have the honor of presenting at the annual Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health (MARRCH) conference on October 30th, 2023, from
October 28, 2023
Developing Your Own Narrative Promotes Lifelong Healing
I am often asked about the title of my memoir, Parallel Universes, and how I came up with it. There are many different reasons it
July 14, 2023
Additional Insights on Roszia and Maxon’s
Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency
Sharon Kaplan Roszia and Allison Davis Maxon have co-authored the book Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency: A Comprehensive Guide to Promoting Understanding and
June 20, 2023
Families Like Mine: Wisconsin Relative Caregivers for Children Conference Presentation on Complexities of Addiction
I had the honor of presenting The Complexities of Addiction: Implications for Foster, Relative, and Adoptive Families at the Families Like Mine conference, a statewide
June 5, 2023
Identity Development: Sometimes Healing Happens in Mysterious Ways
The process of Identity Development is important to all human beings, and although associated with adolescence, it is a profess that for a number of us is
April 25, 2023
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: FAMILY OF ORIGIN SEPARATION TRAUMA AND ADDICTION – CARE PLANNING AND RECOVERY MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS
I was honored to speak to the clinicians at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation today, especially as a graduate of the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate
April 19, 2023
Bill W was a Relinquishee
Imagine being an 11-year-old boy and having your childhood shattered after being abandoned by both your mother and father. The carefree days spent in rural
April 17, 2023
HIGH-VALUE-ADDED CONSULTING CASE STUDY:
IAN
I met the B. family after the mother (Mary) reached out to me once she read my memoir, Parallel Universes . She emailed sharing that
April 5, 2023
HIGH-VALUE-ADDED CONSULTING CASE STUDY:
MELANIE
I met 29-year-old Melanie at an adoption event that she attended with her adoptive parents. We met in a social setting, and I shared that
April 5, 2023
Haymarket Center Spring Workshop: Family of Origin Separation Trauma and Addiction – Care Planning and Recovery Management Implications
I was honored to have kicked off the 2023 Haymarket Center Spring Workshops with the presentation: Family of Origin Separation Trauma and Addiction – Care
March 27, 2023
Confirmation Bias and What Trust Has to do With It
One of the most challenging aspects of growing up with developmental trauma is having to unlearn certain beliefs—beliefs that might’ve served us at one point,
February 28, 2023
Medical College of Wisconsin and Children’s Hospital Seminar –
Adoption and Foster Care: Considerations for Medical Practice
I once again had the opportunity to present to Dr. Samantha Wilson‘s class at the Medical College of Wisconsin titled Adoption and Foster Care: Considerations
February 7, 2023
Announcing: A New Partnership, A New Hope
Addiction and Adoption Constellation Support Group Meets every other Tuesday at 5:30 pm PST, 8:30 pm EST Register Here As you know from
December 19, 2022
Adoption Truth: What Every Adoptee Wants You to Know
What every adoptee/ relinquishee wants you to know is that we are not all the same. We have all, however, gone through trauma, whether we
July 13, 2022
Wisconsin Adoptees: Virtual Adult Adoptee Support Group
Wisconsin Adoptees: Wisconsin Adoption and Permanency Support is working hard to provide service and offer support to the Wisconsin Adoption Community. That includes providing a
April 14, 2022
What Does it Mean to Belong?
I talk a lot about connections and the importance of having a support group and resources within your community. If it weren’t for groups and
February 26, 2022
The Complexities of Addiction: Presentation to WISAPS Relative Caregiver Groups
I’m honored to be discussing “The Complexities of Addiction” with the KINNECT Relative Caregiver Groups sponsored by Wisconsin Adoption and Permanency Support (WISAPS), of which
February 18, 2022
Post Categories
addiction
addiction recovery
adopted
adoptee
adoption
alcoholism
bluemind
coronavirus
covid-19
covid19
family
fostered
grief
healing centered engagement
naam
NAAM18
naam19
newreality
orphan
recovery
Relinquishee
relinquishment
resilience
sober
soberlife
sobriety
spirituality
trauma
trauma informed care