In this episode of the Adoption Roadmap podcast, Rebecca Gruenspan engages in a profound conversation with Simon Ben, an adoptee and podcast host, about the complexities of trauma in adoption. They explore the definitions of trauma, the importance of understanding one's own emotional baggage as an adoptive parent, and the journey towards healing and thriving. Simon shares his personal experiences and insights from his podcast, Thriving Adoptees, emphasizing the need for open communication, nurturing environments, and the significance of being trauma-informed. The discussion highlights practical strategies for adoptive parents to support their children and themselves in navigating the challenges of adoption.
Important Links
The Primal Wound by Nancy Newton Verrier
The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk M.D.
Holly Ann Petree - Addy's Hope Adoption Agency
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Trauma in Adoption
02:56 Navigating the Adoption Journey
05:34 The Impact of Parental Awareness
08:55 Defining Trauma and Its Effects
11:37 Coming Out of the Fog
14:52 The Role of Insights in Healing
17:46 Finding Happiness Within
20:38 The Essence Beyond Trauma
23:55 Being Trauma-Informed and Healing Obsessed
26:54 Practical Strategies for Adoptive Parents
29:56 Understanding the Layers of Trauma
32:54 The Spectrum of Primal Wounds
35:47 Creating a Nurturing Environment
39:13 Navigating Triggers in Adoption
45:45 The Importance of Open Communication
52:34 Creating a Supportive Environment for Children
55:29 The Birth of the Thriving Adoptees Podcast
01:01:37 Unpacking Emotional Baggage
01:06:07 Understanding Somatic Therapy
01:12:07 Tactical Advice for Adoptive Parents
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