One of the most often overlooked aspects of the adoption and foster care journey is the need for parents to turn the focus on themselves in terms of dealing with their own past hurts and losses, looking honestly and realistically at their motivations and expectations and learning what it means to be “fully present” with their children. In fact, approaching the journey in this way — what we call “Adoption from the Inside Out” — is necessary if parents are to help their children experience healing and transformation. Listen to this audio presentation by Michal and Amy Monroe of Empowered to Connect...
