Adoption & Beyond Podcast Adoptions From The Heart

In this episode of Adoption & Beyond we were joined by Jessica Anne Pressler and Jennifer Conn. Jessica is an author, psychotherapist and social worker and Jennifer
is a psychotherapist and licensed social worker who specializes in working with young people.

During the episodes Jessica and Jennifer shared about their experience growing up as an adoptees and how their adoption impacted their lives growing up and as adults. They also touched on ways that parents can support adoptees in their journey of self discovery and provide a safe space for them to speak when they need support.

You can learn more about Jessica and her work as a
psychotherapist on her website www.jessicaannepressler.com
You can also follow her journey on social media @jessicaannepressler.

You can learn more about Jenn and her work with Adoptees on her website www.bloomtherapypa.com



To learn more about Adoptions From The Heart you can go to www.afth.org

In this enlightening episode of Adoption & Beyond, we delve into the crucial topic of supporting LGBTQIA+ youth. Join us as we welcome Phii Regis from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and All Children-All Families, the largest LGBTQIA+ advocacy group in the United States.

Phii brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion, offering valuable insights on how parents can create a supportive and affirming environment for their LGBTQIA+ children. We also highlight community resources that can offer additional assistance.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or ally, this episode is packed with essential information to help you better understand and support the LGBTQIA+ youth in your life. Tune in to learn how to be a stronger advocate and ally, and discover how we can all contribute to a more inclusive and accepting world.

Resources Mentioned:


Human Rights Campaign (HRC): HRC.org
HRC's School Program: welcomingschools.org
All Children - All Families Participation: https://www.hrc.im/ACAFPARTICIPATION

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Learn more about our services at www.afth.org

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In this episode of Adoption & Beyond, Nicole and Alyse sat with Kristy, AFTH's Director of Marketing and Communications to speak about their experience as mothers. They spoke frankly on their highs and lows of motherhood. Some of the topics discussed are: postpartum depression, post partum anxiety, how being a mother affects their work in the adoption field and much more.

In this episode episode of Adoption & Beyond Podcast, we interviews three people who went through infertility and then decided to move on to adopting children.

During this episode our guests speak about the raw emotions, the ups and the downs, and their grief journeys through their #infertility, as well as the adoption process.

Welcome to our new and improved podcast Adoption & Beyond. On this episode of the podcast we introduce our new name and new segments of the podcast. We are also now on VIDEO! If you would like to see the episode head over to our YouTube Channel @Adoption&BeyondPodcast.

In celebration of March being National Social Work Month, we got together with three amazing guests: Jackie, Christian and Emily. They are all adoptees who now work at Adoptions From The Heart as adoption social workers. During this episode they discuss the ups and downs of working in the adoption field, their story as adoptees and how they ended up in social work, importance of work-life balance, and much more.



To learn more about Adoptions From The Heart, head over to our website at www.afth.org.

Grief is a natural response to loss, but it can be a difficult emotion to navigate. In this podcast episode, we are joined by grief counselor Jenn Oglesbee to discuss misconceptions about grief, coping strategies, and healthy ways to process emotions.



You can learn more about Jenn Oglesbee and the work she does by visiting her website at www.jennoglesbee.com



Subscribe to her newsletter, "The Comfort Corner," a free weekly newsletter designed to help you feel seen and supported in your grief: www.jennoglesbee.com/comfort



Follow Jenn on Instagram@JennOglesbee

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