This Week in Adoption: Navigating Grief and Resilience in the Adoption Journey

In this episode of This Week in Adoption, host Rebecca Gruenspan shares insights from her experiences as an adoption consultant and a single mom through domestic adoption. She discusses the challenges faced by hopeful adoptive parents, highlighting a recent story of a family who experienced the tragic loss of a baby. Rebecca emphasizes the importance of emotional support during adoption, advocating for the use of adoption-competent therapists and legal counsel when needed. She also discusses practical steps for adoptive families, including choosing a home study agency and working with multiple adoption agencies. The episode closes with Rebecca encouraging listeners to keep hope alive despite setbacks and to lean on supportive resources throughout the adoption journey.
Important Links
Diana Schimmel Episode
Diana C. Schimmel - Adoption Attorney⁠
Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
⁠RG Adoption Consulting⁠⁠
⁠⁠The Adoption Roadmap
Chapters
03:35 Story of a Family's Loss and Lessons Learned
08:15 The Importance of Getting Up Again After a Fall Through
17:40 Finding a Home Study Agency
20:04 The Role of an Adoption Attorney
23:29 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
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