Question 1

Podcasts

Accepted Answer

• Who am I Really? Who Am I Really? Podcast by Damon L. Davis(whoamireallypodcast.com)(https://www.whoamireallypodcast.com/)
 • Adoptees On:  Adoptees On(https://www.adopteeson.com/)
 • The Adoptee Next Door: Podcast — Angela Tucker(https://www.angelatucker.com/podcast)
 • Adoptee Thoughts: Delving into the nuances of adoption. (adopteethoughts.com)(http://www.adopteethoughts.com/)
 • What Next? The Adoptee Rights Podcast: What Next? The Adoptee Rights Podcast on Apple Podcasts(https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-next-the-adoptee-rights-podcast/id1604433633)

Question 2

Books

Accepted Answer

• The Primal Wound by Nancy Verrier 
(https://www.amazon.com/Primal-Wound-Understanding-Adopted-Child/dp/0963648004)
    • Written by an adoptive mom and psychologist, the book discusses pre-and perinatal psychology, attachment, bonding, and loss. 
    • The primal wound is defined as the preverbal trauma of all adoptees who have experienced separation from their birth mother. 
    • Attachment, bonding, trauma

• All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung 
(https://www.amazon.com/All-You-Can-Ever-Know/dp/1948226375/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HY26624R11SQ&keywords=all+you+can+ever+know&qid=1680806420&s=books&sprefix=all+you+can+ever+know%2Cstripbooks%2C134&sr=1-1)
    • Nicole Chung is a transracial Korean adoptee form Seattle. This memoir details her adoption and reunion journey. 
    • Transracial adoption, motherhood, reunion

• Through Adopted Eyes by Elena Hall 
(https://www.amazon.com/Through-Adopted-Eyes-Collection-Adoptees/dp/0692161090/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SXKVRL0RI7R2&keywords=through+adopted+eyes&qid=1680806462&s=books&sprefix=through+adopted+eye%2Cstripbooks%2C120&sr=1-1)
    • Elena is a Russian international adoptee who has compiled the stories of other adoptees.  
    • Elena also has written Through Adopted Hearts for adoptive and birth parents and Adoption is Both for young adoptees.

• Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew by Sherrie Eldridge 
(https://www.amazon.com/Twenty-Things-Adopted-Adoptive-Parents/dp/044050838X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=twenty+things+adopted+kids+wish+their+adoptive+parents+knew&qid=1680806500&s=books&sprefix=twenty+things+adopted+kids+%2Cstripbooks%2C125&sr=1-1)
    • Written by an adoptee. This book details feelings adoptees often experience but may not feel comfortable to talk about. 
    • Grief, loss, adoptee needs

Question 3

Documentary / Short Video

Accepted Answer

• Closure – Angela and Bryan Tucker
(https://closuredocumentary.com/)
    • this tells the story of transracial adoptee Angela Tucker searching and reuniting with her birth family. 
    • Available for free on Tubi  (https://tubitv.com/movies/372430/closure?start=true)

• The Adopted Life – Angela and Bryan Tucker
(https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdoptedLife)
    • Transracial Adoptee  
    • Available for free on YouTube

Question 4

Social Media Accounts

Accepted Answer

Instagram 
 • @therapyredeemed ()
    • Cam Lee Small, LPC 
    • Korean Adoptee 
    • Offers support groups for adoptees  
    • Focus on culture, racism, identity

• @adopteesconnect ()
    • Run by domestic adoptee Pamela Karanova 
    • Provides peer-lead support groups, creating validating spaces for adult adoptees

• @adoptionmosaic ()
    • Creates space for adoptees to connect and learn

• @mtrimble_lmhc ()
    • Maria Trimble, LMHC, LPC 
    • Transracial adoptee 
    • Posts about adoption and mental health

Question 5

Websites

Accepted Answer

• Adoptee Reading(http://adopteereading.com/overview/)

Question 6

Laws

Accepted Answer

• Adoptee Rights Law Center  (https://adopteerightslaw.com/)
    • An adoptee-centered law center that details state laws regarding original birth certificates, citizenship, personal information

• Adoptees United Inc.(https://adopteesunited.org/)
    • Information about currently adoption legislation

Question 7

Counseling

Accepted Answer

Beyond Words Psychological Services 
 • Adoptee Therapist Directory (https://growbeyondwords.com/new-york/)

Syracuse 
 • Nurturing Connections Family Therapy  (https://www.nurturingconnectionsfamilytherapy.com/support-groups/)
    • Michelle VanHatten, LMFT, CTP 
    • 513-781-9764 
    • 5016 West Genesee St. Camillus, NY 13031 
    • Offers counseling for Counseling for Families and Adopted/Foster Children 
    • Individual and family counseling  
    • Adoptive Parent support groups

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 • Healing for Joy(https://healingforjoy.com/)
    • Katie Arney-Rattray, LCSW, CCTP 
    • katie@healingforjoy.com 
    • 315-288-6849 
    • 2700 Bellevue Ave, Syracuse NY 13219 
    • Offers counseling for Adoptive/Foster Families 
    • Individual, family, group therapy

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 • Teletherapy 
    • Walk and Talk therapy 
    • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional 
    • Connected Treasures  (https://connectedtreasures.org/)
    • Katherine Wheeler, LMSW 
    • 315-758-0587 
    • katherinewheeler@connectedtreasures.com 
    • Offers counseling for adoptive/foster families 
    • Individual, family, group therapy 
    • TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) 
    • Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist

Rochester 
 • True Story Counseling(https://www.truestorycounselingservices.com/)
    • Catie Samantha Peck, LMSW 
    • 585-488-5515 
    • truestorycounselingservices@gmail.com 
    • 144 Village Landing #287. Fairport, NY 14450

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 • Adoption Center of Upstate NY  (https://affcny.org/sobraske-afctn/)
    • John Sobraske, LMHC, LMFT 
    • 585-746-7695 
    • 11 State St, Suite 204. Pittsford, NY 14534 
    • Adoptee, adoptive parent 
    • Offers counseling and other post-adoption support 
    • Individual and family counseling 
    • Reunion guidance and support 
    • Attachment and trauma informed

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 • Tree of Hope Counseling  (https://www.treeofhopecounselingrochester.com/)
    • Lisa Maynard, LMSW, ACSW, TCTSY-F 
    • treeofhopecounselingrochester@gmail.com 
    • 585-500-9420 
    • 2300 East Avenue. Rochester, NY  14610 
    • Has extensive experience and training with adoptive families 
    • Individual, couple, family counseling 
    • Adoption competent and attachment and trauma informed 
    • Virtual

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 • Tessa F. Hudson, LCSW ​
    • NY and CA 
    • Offers teletherapy only 
    • Individual and process groups for birth parents, expectant parents, and adoptive parents 
    • Tessa is an adoptee and has experienced infertility

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 • Just a Little Step (https://www.justalittlestepllc.com/)
    • Tania Vargas, LCSW 
    • 929-552-8126 
    • Based in NYC 
    • Sliding scale 
    • Latinx and Spanish-speaking 
    • Offers teletherapy in NY and NJ 
    • Individual and family counseling 
    • Trauma-informed and has experience working with adoptive/foster families

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