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Adoption, while a beautiful and life-changing experience, can also lead to profound psychological and emotional challenges for adoptees. From attachment trauma to identity struggles and increased risks of mental health disorders, the adoption journey often involves navigating complex emotions and behaviours. This article delves into the potential effects of adoption, including attachment issues, disenfranchised grief, and hypervigilance, while also exploring pathways for healing. With the right support systems—like trauma-informed care, therapy, and social connections—adoptees can overcome these challenges, forming strong relationships and thriving in their personal lives. Read on to learn more.
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What are the psychological effects of Adoption and Adoption Trauma?
Adoption, while a beautiful and life-changing experience, can also lead to profound psychological and emotional challenges for adoptees. From attachment trauma to identity struggles and increased risks of mental health
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Recognising the Signs of Emotionally Unavailable Parents
Wondering if your parents were emotionally unavailable? From a lack of empathy to emotional distance, these signs can deeply affect your self-esteem and relationships. Learn how to recognise these
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Why Do I Feel Sad For No Reason?
Have you been feeling emotionally numb or drained lately?
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Sadness, like happiness, is a normal and healthy part of
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Can’t Work due to my Mental Health!
For many of us, work is a large part of our lives. It is where we spend a lot of our time, dedicate a significant amount of energy,
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How To Stop Ruminating
Do you tend to revisit difficult events from your past, like a breakup or a failed job interview? Maybe you overanalyse things you said during a fight with
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How To Deal with Anger
Anger is one of the many basic emotions that we all need to express. Feelings of anger can arise for a number of different reasons, be it disappointment,
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Why It’s Important to Allow Yourself to Rest
Do you tend to get overwhelmed with your daily responsibilities? Perhaps you often feel like you're falling behind. Maybe you struggle with stress, anxiety<span style="font-weight:
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Defining and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Do you think that other people see you in a more positive light than they should? Do you believe that you’re just “faking it”, and that you’re not
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How To Stop Negative Thoughts From Entering Your Mind
We all struggle with negative thoughts from time to time. While that’s absolutely normal, it can become an alarming issue when we cannot get rid of such thoughts,
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