by GIFT Coach | Jan 29, 2014 | Adoptee experience, Adoption realities
The concept of a “Veil of Secrecy” is a common construct in the world of adoption. It refers to that knowledge divide that separates an adoptee from the people and facts of his biological history. In a previous blog “Who Do You Think You Are?”...
by GIFT Coach | Jan 22, 2014 | Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool
Empathy is an essential human skill that enriches relationships, smooths life’s bumps, and enhances life’s joys. Empathy isn’t intuitive. It is a skill that must be taught. For some children–especially those with Tough Start histories–learning...
by GIFT Coach | Jan 8, 2014 | Allaying feelings of abandonment, Creating connection
#adoptiveparenting In recent days, weather dominated the headlines. Freezing temperatures stranded travelers and left many struggling to get home. Tempers flared. Relationships were stressed. It can distress kids when a traveling parent is unexpectedly delayed. Some...
