We Are Family: Biological Siblings Adjusting to Adopted Siblings

Ask Alice

English - August 04, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB
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In this episode of Ask Alice, Alice addresses what is, in her opinion, one of the most underserved populations among kids today: biological siblings in adoption homes. She interviews author, counselor, and mother of an adopted daughter Jennifer Phillips on the joys and trials of bringing an adopted child into the home. She discusses common issues that biological children experience during the adjustment stage, including their own trauma and feelings of displacement. Jennifer gently encourages parents to let go of the pressure to "do it right" and provides beautiful, gospel-filled language on explaining adoption to children.

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Social media handles: FB - Jennifer Phillips / Insta - @jennifer_leigh_phillips

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