Brain Development and Trauma Recovery

Brain Development and Trauma Recovery

Sometimes teens struggle with the question, “Who am I?”. This process is called Identity Formation. Finding the answer often involves figuring out how they are similar to, and different from their parents. This task can be complicated for children/youth who have both...
The Center for Adoption Support and Education

The Center for Adoption Support and Education

Sometimes teens struggle with the question, “Who am I?”. This process is called Identity Formation. Finding the answer often involves figuring out how they are similar to, and different from their parents. This task can be complicated for children/youth who have both...
Adoption Trauma

Adoption Trauma

Let’s be clear.. for the infant, child or teen, adoption is a traumatic experience. The trauma of forever losing one’s maternal and paternal family tree, lineage, cultural identity, genetic mirroring, relationships, siblings and other connections and will be...
Parenting Your Adopted Teenager

Parenting Your Adopted Teenager

This factsheet is designed to help you, the adoptive parent, understand your adopted teenager’s needs, so you can respond with practical strategies that foster healthy development. To access this content, you must purchase The Evermore Centre Membership or Domestic...