Lesson 1: Creating a CultureWhere Adoption is an Option As many centers are moving towards a holistic model of care that supports families in a variety of ways, we challenge and encourage you to make sure the culture within your walls is also one where adoption is a viable option filled with care, education, and support. Does she have what she needs if she chooses adoption at your center? In this video, we discuss common biases about adoption, mindset shifts, and practical ways that your center can become a healing space for birth mothers too. Lesson 2: What is Open Adoption? Adoptions used to be closed and filled with secrets. Now, open adoption has revolutionized the modern adoption experience, and is statistically proven to benefit everyone involved when done well. Discover with Leah, a birth mom of 18 years, and Carrie what common open adoption practices are today, so that you can better educate the moms you care for. Lesson 3: How to Vet an Adoption Professional The internet has changed adoption practices, and not necessarily for the better. Learn the top practices you need to look for—and the red flags-- when vetting an agency. Make sure you are putting the women you care for into good hands, who will continue to care for HER well, both now and after placement. This should be a partnership and an addition to her support system, not a hand-off of care. Lesson 4: How to Present Adoption We understand that sharing about adoption can feel challenging and even scary sometimes. Carrie and Jill discuss conversation starters so that you can confidently talk about adoption and dispel myths, just as you do with parenting and abortion truths. We give you tools to educate and empower HER in her decision. Lesson 5: Courtney’s Story Courtney has been a birthmom for 20+years in a semi-open adoption. She placed her son before heading off to college. In this video, she shares why she chose adoption, her struggles with self-worth, and the path to healing. Lesson 6: Hillary’s Story Hillary was parenting when she chose open adoption for her youngest son. She shares her struggles within her decision and how she has found peace and comfort within their open adoption. Lesson 1: I Could Never Do That “I could never do that” is usually the first instinct and response that expectant moms feel and share. Leah, a birth mom of 18 years, shares how she felt the same way until she learned more about open adoption and took time to educate herself about her options. Together Carrie and Leah discuss common adoption myths and fears and what is actually the truth about modern adoption. Lesson 2: What is Open Adoption? Adoptions used to be closed and filled with secrets. Now, open adoption has revolutionized the modern adoption experience, and is statistically proven to benefit everyone involved when done well. Discover with Leah, a birth mom of 18 years, and Carrie what common open adoption practices are today, so that you can better educate the moms you care for. Do You See Her? Adoption Training Welcome to the Do You See Her Series! What does it mean to truly “see” someone and why does it matter when a woman is considering adoption? Carrie Murray Nellis shares her observations as an adoption professional and the goals for this series. As staff and volunteers caring for moms, we hope this information will educate and equip you to share about adoption in ethical ways and how you best can support her throughout her decision and beyond. Advocate Training Course Client Lessons Lesson 7: Morgan’s Story Morgan was in her twenties during her unplanned pregnancies and has experienced both abortion and adoption. She shares why she felt adoption was the best option during her second pregnancy, along with her path to healing after abortion and adoption. Lesson 8: Leah’s Story Leah was 16 and a junior in high school when she found out she was pregnant. Leah shares how she wrestled with her decision for months and what finally lead her to choose open adoption. Leah maintained a fully open adoption for 18 years and she shares what the relationship is like now with her daughter and the adoptive family she chose. Free with BrightCourse subscriptions. www.BrightCourse.com (800) 767-7258 Br ightTraining: Courses to create strong and heal thy center-envi ronments .
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