Adoption - What White Parents Should Know about Transracial Adoption--The Workbook: Practical Tools, Skills, and Prompts for Affirming Your Adopted Child's Cultural Identity

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What White Parents Should Know about Transracial Adoption--The Workbook: Practical Tools, Skills, and Prompts for Affirming Your Adopted Child's Cultural Identity

Name: What White Parents Should Know about Transracial Adoption--The Workbook: Practical Tools, Skills, and Prompts for Affirming Your Adopted Child's Cultural Identity
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Book Synopsis: A companion to What White Parents Should Know about Transracial Adoption, this practical workbook guides readers to better understand transracial adoption and do the work of anti-racist, trauma-informed parenting. A must-read for white parents who have transracially adopted or prospective parents considering transracial adoption, this follow-up to What White Parents Should Know about Transracial Adoption offers a wealth of activities, templates, and questions for self-reflection. Melissa Guida-Richards, who learned at the age of 19 that she was adopted from Colombia as an infant, addresses the complexities of transracial adoption with insight, compassion, and the wisdom of lived experience. Through thought-provoking questions and activities, Guida-Richards guides you to:

Consider the role of infant-mother bonding and understand developmental trauma in adoptees
Understand the complex history of adoption; recognize illegal and unethical practices, such as trafficking operations and baby factories; and ask the important questions when working with adoption agencies
Look more deeply at implicit bias, white saviorism, and white fragility
Locate and utilize adoption-competent mental health care
Offer culturally aligned education, community, and resources to your child
Acknowledge the effects of racism and celebrate your child’s race and culture

Throughout the workbook, Guida-Richards guides you to break free from toxic positivity, understand and drop defenses, engage in difficult conversations, and learn to listen to your child’s experience. Whether you are a potential parent considering a transracial adoption, a parent of an adopted child, or a therapist or advocate working with adoptive families, this practical and engaging workbook will help you “do the work” of furthering anti-racist, child-centered, and trauma-informed parenting.

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Are you a white parent considering transracial adoption? Dive into the essential companion workbook to gain practical tools and skills for affirming your adopted child's cultural identity. Learn from the lived experience of Melissa Guida-Richards, an adoptee from Colombia, as she guides you through thought-provoking activities and self-reflection questions. Equip yourself with the knowledge and compassion needed to navigate the complexities of transracial adoption.

Take the next step towards anti-racist and trauma-informed parenting with this must-read workbook. Uncover the history of adoption, challenge implicit biases, and celebrate your child's race and culture. Melissa Guida-Richards will empower you to provide culturally aligned education and support for your child, fostering a nurturing environment for their growth and development.

Break free from toxic positivity and engage in honest conversations with your child about their experience. Let go of defenses and embrace listening to your child's perspective. Whether you're a prospective parent or already on the journey of transracial adoption, this engaging workbook will guide you towards a more inclusive and empathetic parenting approach.

Ready to embark on this transformative journey? Get your copy of The Workbook: Practical Tools, Skills, and Prompts for Affirming Your Adopted Child's Cultural Identity now and start building a foundation for anti-racist, child-centered, and trauma-informed parenting.

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