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Celebrate International Boost Self-Esteem Month

While we may primarily associate February with romance and candy, it is also...
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Supporting Post-Adopted Youth During the Holidays

Celebrating winter holidays can bring up difficult feelings for post-adopted youth....
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How Family Voice and Choice Drive Wraparound Success

High-Fidelity Wraparound is a strengths-based, family-driven and team-based approach...
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Attachment Parenting with Adopted Kids

For families who have adopted children—particularly those from foster care—...
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Nurturing Emotional Wellness Through Alternative Therapies

What is Emotional Wellness?Emotional wellness refers to a person’s ability to...
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Incorporating the Healing Power of Nature Into Self-Care

The healing power of nature is being studied more and more amidst rising rates of...
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Back to School: Navigating the Special Challenges Post-adopted Youth Might Face

Back to school time can be a challenging period for post-adopted youth. While their...
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Cultivating Creativity in Teens

Engaging in creativity helps teens learn about themselves, empathize with others and...
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​​How to Help Your Teen Plan Their Summer

Summer is a season of freedom and opportunity, especially for teenagers. It’s a time...
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Strengths-Based Practices in High Fidelity Wraparound

The Wraparound process and the Wraparound plan identify, build on, and enhance the...
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Navigating Teen Resistance To Therapy

The teenage years can be marked by a whirlwind of conflict, transitions, and...
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Teaching and Learning Empathy

Empathy is the capacity to understand and share the feelings of others. It involves...