This episode is an overview of international adoption. We dive into topics around colonialism, corruption, identity, grief, and loss.  There are so many complexities to the adoption narrative and international adoption is a whole layer within itself. Tune in and share your thoughts. 

Life feels so heavy these days. We cannot turn on the news without being bombarded with horrific images or devastating realities. This episode pauses and reflects on how to care for yourself when things feel like too much. For those who have complex trauma and live with chronic stress we see you and know how exhausting things can feel right now.  You are seen and have community here. 

Last episode we did a deep dive on one of our favorite modalities, EMDR. This episode's chat focuses on EMDR within the context of adoption.  As always, thank you for tuning in. 

EMDR is a treatment modality that has been getting a lot of attention in recent years. Both Amy and Marcella are trained in EMDR, and in this episode share insights from a client perspective as well as being a clinician. Please tune in to learn more about how this modality is used to process trauma. 

Last episode we chatted about a buzzword in parenting spaces called co-regulation. Today we chat about co-regulation within the context of adoption. Join Amy and Marcella as they dive into another topic, sharing both clinical and personal perspectives. 

Co-regulation is such a buzz word but what does it even mean? It is so important when creating spaces of safety within relationships. We all deserve to have others to support us during our hard and messy moments and Amy and Marcella dive into why that is.  

Understanding attachment is so crucial when in relationship with individuals who are adopted. Listen to Amy and Marcella dive into this hot topic within the context of adoption. 

What does attachment mean and why is it important? This episode we dive into these topics and how to enhance relationships. 

When a child is adopted and raised outside of their race we call it transracial adoption. In this episode Amy & Marcella share personal, professional, and clinical perspectives surrounding this complicated topic.

There are so many myths that circle the adoption narrative.  In this episode Amy & Marcella explore the top myths they see in their clinical practice.