Constellation Conversations: Adoption, Adoptee Voices, and Trauma-Informed Care

Sarah Harper and Brenda Chapel
Constellation Conversations: Adoption, Adoptee Voices, and Trauma-Informed Care

Adoption is complex, and understanding its impact begins with centering adoptee voices. Join Sarah Harper, a trauma therapist and adoptee, and Brenda Chapel, an open-adoption adoptive parent, as they explore adoption’s nuances with guests from across the adoption constellation—including adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, and professionals. Together, they facilitate meaningful conversations that uncover adoption truths, promote trauma-informed care, and inspire a more compassionate and equitable world for adoptees.

Episodios

  1. Episode 7: More Than a Flower Transplanted: An Adoptee's Perspective on Roots and Growth

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    Episode 7: More Than a Flower Transplanted: An Adoptee's Perspective on Roots and Growth

    Join us for Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Liliana, an international and transracial adoptee, as she continues to share her journey of self-discovery, cultural reconnection, and healing.In this episode of Constellation Conversations, Liliana dives deeper into the complexities of navigating identity and belonging as an adoptee. She opens up about the challenges of feeling caught between two worlds, the importance of acknowledging and processing grief and loss, and the lifelong impact...

    29 min

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    Episode 6: Liliana's Journey: Unveiling the Complexities of Transracial Adoption

    Join us for a powerful conversation with Liliana, an international and transracial adoptee from the indigenous community of Ecuador, as she shares her journey of complexity, self-discovery, and cultural reconnection.In this first part of a two-part episode of Constellation Conversations, Liliana opens up about the complexities of growing up adopted without knowledge of her birth or early life history. She speaks candidly about the challenges of navigating identity, loss, and the lifelong impa...

    24 min
  3. Episode 5: Holiday Reflections for Adult Adoptees and First Families

    23/12/2024

    Episode 5: Holiday Reflections for Adult Adoptees and First Families

    The holidays can be a time of joy, but also a time of complex emotions for those touched by adoption. In this episode of Constellation Conversations, we shift our focus to the adults in the adoption constellation – adult adoptees and first families. Join Sarah, an adult adoptee and trauma therapist and Brenda, an adoptive parent in an open adoption, as they explore the unique challenges and opportunities that the holidays can bring.Many assume that adoption means a "forever family," but the r...

    16 min
  4. Episode 4: Unwrapping Adoption- Supporting Adoptees During the Holidays

    18/12/2024

    Episode 4: Unwrapping Adoption- Supporting Adoptees During the Holidays

    In this episode, Sarah, an adoptee and trauma therapist, shares her unique perspective on how the holidays can bring up a mix of emotions for adoptees. Brenda and Sarah discuss practical tips and insights on creating a supportive holiday experience for adoptees.Guided Learning:Want to dive deeper? We've created a set of reflection questions based on this episode to help you process the information and apply it to your own life.➡️ Visit this link for the Guided Learning questions: How to ...

    35 min
  5. Episode 3: Bridging Two Worlds: Open Adoption and Family Connections

    11/12/2024

    Episode 3: Bridging Two Worlds: Open Adoption and Family Connections

    Description:In this episode of Constellation Conversations, Sarah and Brenda explore the complex dynamics of open adoptions, focusing on the challenges of reunion and the critical importance of biological family connections. Brenda shares her personal experiences navigating open adoption and reaching out to biological family, while Sarah provides insights into the emotional and developmental impacts of these connections from both an adoptee and professional perspective.Together, they discuss ...

    27 min
  6. Episode 2: Adoption is an Existential Trauma: Living a Story Written By Others

    29/11/2024

    Episode 2: Adoption is an Existential Trauma: Living a Story Written By Others

    Description: In this episode, we explore the unique and often misunderstood trauma of adoption and its impact on identity. Sarah Harper, an adoptee and trauma therapist, shares her personal and professional insights on how adoption can shape one’s sense of self through narratives crafted by others. We discuss the existential loss adoptees experience, the challenges of reclaiming identity, and why listening to adoptee voices is essential for understanding the complexities of adoption.Show Note...

    29 min

  7. 19/11/2024

    Episode 1: We Didn't Know

    In this debut episode, we introduce ourselves—Sarah Harper, a trauma therapist and adoptee, and Brenda Chapel, an adoptive parent in an open adoption—and share the inspiration behind launching Harper-Chapel: The Constellation of Adoption.We explore how our personal experiences within the adoption constellation have shaped our perspectives and strengthened our mission to create a more compassionate and equitable world for adoptees. From centering adoptee voices to fostering trauma-informed car...

    17 min
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Adoption is complex, and understanding its impact begins with centering adoptee voices. Join Sarah Harper, a trauma therapist and adoptee, and Brenda Chapel, an open-adoption adoptive parent, as they explore adoption’s nuances with guests from across the adoption constellation—including adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, and professionals. Together, they facilitate meaningful conversations that uncover adoption truths, promote trauma-informed care, and inspire a more compassionate and equitable world for adoptees.

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