Adopt Perspective

By Jigsaw Queensland

Adopt Perspective is a podcast for anyone affected by adoption. We discuss the adoption experience from the perspectives of mothers, fathers, adopted people and their loved ones, so that we may learn ... more

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How many episodes does Adopt Perspective have?

The podcast currently has 117 episodes available.

Adopt Perspective episodes:

June 19, 2020 Bonus Ep: Permanency vs Adoption
As a community we have apologised for past forced adoption practices and promised to never do it again. So, why is adoption still so blithely offered as a child safety solution? In our latest bonus podcast episode, Jo Sparrow talks to Dr Trevor Jordan, President of Jigsaw Queensland, about why we need to rethink permanency options in meeting the needs of kids who need out of home care so we do not repeat the mistakes of the past. This episode discusses adult themes and listener discretion is advised. Visit www.jigsawqueensland.com for more information about adoption issues.
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24min
June 09, 2020 Lois (Grief & Loss - Part One)
Jo speaks with Lois about a loss they have recently shared...the death of adoptive parents. In part one of a two-part series about grief and loss, we explore how loss and grief are experienced by people affected by adoption. This episode discusses adult themes and listener discretion is advised. Visit www.jigsawqueensland.com for more information about adoption issues or for notes about this episode.
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1h 1min
May 28, 2020 Using an Intermediary
In this episode we discuss how using an intermediary service works. This episode discusses adult themes and listener discretion is advised. For more information go to http://www.jigsawqueensland.com/episode-notes
Your host is Dr Jo-Ann Sparrow - President of Jigsaw Queensland (www.jigsawqueensland.com)
Connect with us
Instagram - adopt_perspective_podcast
Facebook - Jigsaw Post-Adoption Centre Queensland
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and the many lands that our clients now live on and we wish to acknowledge and show our respects to Elders past and present for their continuing connection to culture and the contributions they make to community. We acknowledge how much we have to learn from them and their unique understanding of connection and adoption and their recognition that at the base of every change is truth telling and healing.
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46min
May 27, 2020 Rachel & Richard (Intermediary - Part One)
In Part One of a two-part series about using an intermediary service, Father and daughter, Richard & Rachel share their story of 2017 search and reunion. In Part Two (Using an Intermediary), Jo and Jane will further discuss the intermediary service and how it works. This episode discusses adult themes and listener discretion is advised. Visit www.jigsawqueensland.com for more information about adoption issues or for notes about this episode.
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49min
May 13, 2020 Forced Adoption
You can't talk about adoption in Australia without discussing past Forced Adoption policies and practices. In this episode we explore the history of Forced Adoption in Australia and its ongoing impact. This episode discusses adult themes and listener discretion is advised. Visit www.jigsawqueensland.com for more information about adoption issues and Forced Adoption. For more information go to http://www.jigsawqueensland.com/episode-notes
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45min
April 24, 2020 Heather
Heather shares her story of the lifelong impacts of being separated from her daughter through adoption in 1975, at the pinnacle of the forced adoption era and their subsequent reunion with Jo Sparrow. They discuss her work within the post adoption support community and how helping others has aided in her own healing. This episode discusses adult themes and listener discretion is advised. Visit www.jigsawqueensland.com for more information about adoption issues and forced adoption.
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53min
April 24, 2020 Introduction
The first episode of season one discusses how episodes will explore the adoption experience from the perspectives of mothers, fathers, adopted people and their loved ones. We introduce upcoming interviews featuring the personal stories of people affected by adoption and exploring adoption topics including adoption loss, psychological impacts of adoption, forced adoption, intercountry adoption, searching, reunion, healing and many more. Episodes will also feature interviews with practitioners, people who have been involved in inquiries, research, legislative change, artists, film makers and authors.
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21min

FAQs about Adopt Perspective:

How many episodes does Adopt Perspective have?

The podcast currently has 117 episodes available.

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