The Adoptee Voice: Lessons from Lived Experience: Part 2- Identity and Difference: “Just Like Everyone Else”
About Course
Series Goals and Value Proposition
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 |
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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
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The Adoptee Voice: Lessons from Lived Experience: Part 2
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