Boom! Many of us adoptees come out of the fog with a painful explosion. Adoptee and Developmental Psychologist Sharon goes deep on understanding repressed feelings, spiritual experience and much more as we explore her healing journey to help us progress along ours.

Here's more about Sharon from her website:

I am a graduate of Harvard University, where I completed my Doctorate in Education in human development and psychology, and held an internship at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts.I have been trained in a variety of treatment methodologies and have worked with adults and children, treating eating disorders, chemical dependency and compulsive gambling.I also have a great deal of experience in conducting groups for women with post-traumatic stress disorder.

I am a co-author and co-editor of the book, Compulsive Gambling: Theory, Research and Practice (1989).In addition to 26 years providing therapy, I’ve also served as an adjunct teacher at Argosy University of Psychology in Eagan, Minnesota.

Certification And Licensure

• Licensed Psychologist in Minnesota since 1993
• Certified in Mediation for Divorce 2002
• Gambling Treatment Provider in Minnesota since 1994
• Certified Addictions Specialist since 1992
• Completed Intensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy Training, 2006

https://www.sharonsteinmcnamara.com/

Sharon's interview with Haley Radke Adoptees on Podcast

https://www.adopteeson.com/listen/184

Three-hour webinar on Adoption Across the Lifespan

https://mpa.ce21.com/item/clinical-issues-adoption-lifespan-87036

https://www.facebook.com/steinmcnamara

This webinar on forgiveness is coming up on June 2, 2023 and will discuss case examples of forgiveness in the adoption constellation and the adoption systemic issues.

https://www.mnpsych.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=480&Itemid=134&year=2023&month=06&day=02&title=first-friday-forum-forgiveness-in-psychotherapy-a-applications-to-justice-issues-a-historical-trauma&uid=339b78e80680a62a28ea4f987582dee6

Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.