The Adoptee Voice: Lessons from Lived Experience: Part 1- The Two Stories: Loss and Loyalty
About Course
The most critical resource for adoptive and foster parents is the authentic, lived experience of adopted individuals. This series provides a structured environment to analyze common emotional and relational challenges through the eyes of those who have experienced them.
4-Part Session Breakdown (60 Minutes Each)
The four one-hour sessions are structured to explore distinct, critical themes in the adoption/foster journey.
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Session |
Title |
Focus & Theme |
Case Study Example (Conceptual) |
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Part 1 |
The Two Stories: Loss and Loyalty |
Exploring the primal wound of loss and the feeling of loyalty conflicts often experienced when talking about birth family or the past. |
A story detailing a moment the adoptee hesitated to express curiosity about their birth mother for fear of hurting their adoptive mother’s feelings. |
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Part 2 |
Identity and Difference: “Just Like Everyone Else” |
Analyzing the search for self and identity formation, particularly moments where the adoptee felt “different” or marginalized due to their adoption status. |
A narrative about filling out a family tree assignment in school or a moment of micro-aggression from extended family or the public. |
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Part 3 |
Communication in Crisis: The Tough Conversations |
Focusing on difficult, high-stakes communication points (e.g., finding out the truth, reacting to intense grief, or the decision to search). |
A story recounting a major argument with parents regarding adoption records, or an emotional outburst related to original loss. |
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Part 4 |
Connecting the Dots: Adoptee-Informed Parenting |
Synthesizing the lessons learned into proactive, daily parenting habits that validate the adoptee experience. |
A narrative detailing a simple, ordinary moment where a parent’s subtle, validating comment made a profound positive impact on the adult adoptee. |
Course Content
Lesson
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Pre Test
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The Adoptee Voice: Lessons from Lived Experience- part 1
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Password
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Post Test
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