I had almost given up on having a family and children. Until earlier last year when I missed a period, it was almost 4 weeks overdue before it arrived. In this time my mind went into overdrive: After two days … Continue reading
Online course offered by AFABC Presented by Randy Simpson and Cathy Gilbert Hosted by Erin Melvin, AFABC Rider: My notes here are written as the sessions flowed for me and are about the subjects that caught my attention. These sessions … Continue reading
As mentioned in the post last week, the third and final portion of the home study was completed at the coffee shop during our meeting about the therapist weigh-in. In a coffee shop for me was not ideal, and definitely … Continue reading
Therapist weighs in: If you remember from the last post it had been suggested that I undertake therapy for the purposes of demonstrating I was sufficiently healed from my past and ready to be a mom. When Theresa, my adoption social … Continue reading
When my social worker suggested an impromptu meeting after the second home study, I knew there was likely a ‘ruling’ from the things that were revealed.
To recap the second home study delved further into some of my background, where we discussed things like rape, my mother, being kicked out of home at 16, and some of the relationships I’d had since then.
At this meeting, my social worker suggested that to show that I’d come through all of those things and was now in this moment a healthy, stable, safe, option for an adoption placement, therapy would be required.
She asked me if I would consider this? Continue reading
Expectant Mother – Adoption Journey Series… ATTACHMENT IN ADOPTION Conclusion: the parts that resonated most with me. (Read Part 1 here, or Part 2 here or Part 3 here) Online course offered by AFABC Presented by Andrea Chatwin, MA, CCC … Continue reading
When should I start putting my kids’ future first? Quick note from Ali: Calling all Dads too! I don’t want to discourage those of you who are Dads out there from responding to this call! As you know, I do … Continue reading
Expectant Mother – Adoption Journey Series… ATTACHMENT IN ADOPTION THREE-PART SERIES – Part 3 (Read Part 1 here, or Part 2 here) Online course offered by AFABC Presented by Andrea Chatwin, MA, CCC Hosted by Erin Melvin, AFABC Rider: My … Continue reading
Online course offered by AFABC
Presented by Andrea Chatwin, MA, CCC
Hosted by Erin Melvin, AFABC
Rider: My notes here are written as the sessions flowed for me and are about the subjects that caught my attention. These sessions and discussions were often driven by the course participants and their questions. If you are considering this course, I would recommend doing all three sessions so as not to miss out on information that might be raised by another participant and an “a-ha” moment for your situation.
One of the things that Andrea opened with was the acknowledgement that there has been a lot of changes in the knowledge and research in the last few years by psychologists. Letting us know that while the information that we have today is the forefront of understanding it is constantly changing and we should keep up with new developments.
I was glad she mentioned this, as I often struggle with the idea of a “conclusive finding” when everything in this world is constantly changing, growing, evolving, and becoming more.
I attended this online three part series on Attachment, and will share my notes and thoughts with you over four posts: sessions one, two, three, and a conclusion based on what I learned most from the sessions. I hope you enjoy.
Online course offered by AFABC
Presented by Andrea Chatwin, MA, CCC
Hosted by Erin Melvin, AFABC
Rider: My notes here are written as the sessions flowed for me and are about the subjects that caught my attention. These sessions and discussions were often driven by the course participants and their questions. Because of this, if you are considering this course and are uncertain whether to complete the full series or a portion, I would recommend doing all three sessions so as not to miss out on information that might be raised by another participant and an “a-ha” moment for your situation.
The first session was interesting and a lot of what was discussed seemed like common sense to me.
When I mentioned this very thing to a good friend of mine he pointed out to me that for many people while the information IS common sense, sometimes you have to hear it to remember it. He went on to say, that often people who know this information and even live it on a daily basis, also don’t “connect” these principles and ideas in their day-to-day lives without being reminded that they are on the right track. Very wise my friend; very true, and thank you for the reminder. 🙂