The hidden trauma of being adopted
Blanka Falk is joined by Anna Maria DiDio, MSW, an adoptive mother and children’s author, to explore adoption and trauma through children's literature. Anna Maria, with a BA in Psychology and an MSW in Family Specialization, encourages open conversations between parents and children. They discuss the challenges adoptive families face and the importance of fostering empathy, awareness, and effective coping mechanisms in adoptive parenting. https://www.facebook.com/AnnaMariaDiDioMSW/ https://www.facebook.com/AMDiDio.author https://www.instagram.com/annamariadidiomsw https://www.linkedin.com/in/annamariadidio/ https://www.amazon.com/author/annadidio
Key Points
- Adopted children often experience a primal wound and trauma from being separated from their birth mothers, which can manifest at various stages of their lives.
- The myth of adoption as a purely positive experience overlooks the significant emotional and psychological challenges that adoptees may face.
- Open, honest, and early communication about adoption, along with professional support, is crucial for helping adopted children process their experiences and build their identities.
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