6-Week Virtual Support Group: Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul
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Truly appreciated the nuanced and thoughtful ways you all spoke about this complex issue!

Truly appreciated your thoughts at the climate town hall yesterday, thank you for your passion and your voice!

Speaking as a psychologist, the public doesn’t realize that evaluations typically require observation in daily environments to gain the most accurate info, bc self-reports will always be skewed. People don’t exist in a vacuum, & the cyclical influence of the self & the larger world matter deeply.

6-Week Virtual Support Group: Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul
Learn more at growbeyondwords.com/event/sj4ss/

I'm scheduling speaking engagements for the summer and fall! Learn more about training topics and request a call so we can chat about details by visiting my website at growbeyondwords.com/speaker-on-a... .

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Still one of the most meaningful pieces of feedback I've ever received - creative and powerful!

I'm booking speaking events for the summer and fall, and I'd love to work with your organization to support awareness of adoptee needs!
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I was given the “choice” to switch to a plan that doubled my monthly payment…there were no other options.

Accepting insurance is not sustainable as a solo mental health practitioner.

I’m honored to be reading as part of this Words as Lifelines series Sunday night at 6pm ET, along with @alandettlaff.com & @gretchensisson.bsky.social, talking adoption, family policing, repro justice & more, to benefit families in Gaza. Donate & join us if you can: form.jotform.com/joonae/lifel...

One of the biggest areas of pride for me is how often I hear this feedback from adoptive parents! Learn more about training topics and request a call so we can chat about details by visiting my website at growbeyondwords.com/speaker-on-a... .

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I'm booking speaking events for the summer and fall, and I'd love to work with your organization to support awareness of adoptee needs! Learn more about training topics and request a call so we can chat about details by visiting my website at growbeyondwords.com/training-for....

#adoptioneducation

Born Abroad and Fearful of ICE, Adoptees Try to Prove They Belong

"The problem is decades old, but has taken on new urgency during the Trump administration’s determination to deport millions of undocumented immigrants." Thanks to @nytimes.com and Elizabeth Williamson for this article www.nytimes.com/2026/03/23/u...

How you show up matters, not just when things are easy, but especially when things are hard. I've spent my career walking picket lines, organizing tenants + teachers, and listening to working people across Colorado. That's what you do when you actually want to earn people's trust.

EO 9066, issued by FDR on 2/19/42, authorizing the forced removal & incarceration of Japanese Americans. Accuracy of terminology matters, especially when it is only being diluted to maintain the comfort of those who wish to remain neutral in the face of oppression & injustice. (Photo: Amache Museum)

I can’t help but wonder how Colin Kaepernick feels watching the NFL invite people like Green Day & Bad Bunny to perform at the #SuperBowlHalftimeShow when they’ve never acknowledged how poorly they treated him for engaging in activism that is sure to mirror lyrics & sentiments we’ll witness tonight.


There’s a big difference between fighting for liberation and selling the image of caring. When attention shifts away, many of these voices disappear too, leaving behind silence where accountability, resources, and long term commitment should have been.

To International Adoptees and the People Who Love Them: You Are Not Alone - Beyond Words Psychological Services Resources for internationally adopted citizens and commentary on collective trauma.

To International Adoptees and the People Who Love Them: You Are Not Alone

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#adopteerights #internationaladoptionsupport #adopteecitizenship #adoptioneducation #adoptiontrauma #adopteevoices

Yellow book cover with black and white cutout letters of the title A Protest History of the United States by Gloria J. Browne-Marshall .

Today’s reading: “Chapter 2: What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”

#MLKJrDay #ProtestFacism

Citizenship, Voting, and Identity Documents, Advancing Advocacy in Michigan Anna Sarkitova interviews adoptee rights attorney Gregory Luce on citizenship, voting, identity rights, and advancing adoptee advocacy.

Today at 3pm Eastern, a conversation for adoptees and allies who want to understand the laws that impact adoptees and their rights and help shape what comes next. 🥚

Intercountry Adoptee Rights and Safety Guide: What to Know in 2026 — The Ties Program Stay informed, prepared, and supported as an intercountry adoptee. This living guide offers practical tips on rights, documentation, travel, and community resources, helping adoptees navigate immigrat...

Necessary information. www.thetiesprogram.com/the-ties-pro...?

New Blog Post: Biological and Cultural Continuity Privilege: What Adoptive Parents Need to Understand

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#adoptioneducation #biologicalprivilege #culturalprivilege #invisiblemarginalization #adopteevoices #adopteesky

Adoptee Therapist Directory - Beyond Words Psychological Services The Adoptee Therapist Directory includes licensed US mental health professionals who identify as adoptees and work with adoptees / adoptive families in...

You may have heard my name as the creator of the National Adoptee-Therapist Directory, as well - that seems to be the case for a lot of people. growbeyondwords.com/adoptee-ther...

Yes, I’ve know Joy for years and am on the mental health subsidy committee for IAA!

I was genuinely moved by how much “Anne with an E” resonated for me. I don’t think it’s available on Netflix any longer though.

Korea moves to end overseas adoptions by 2029 The South Korean government is preparing to end overseas adoptions by 2029, shifting responsibility for adoption from private agencies to the state in a move of

m.koreaherald.com/article/1064...

Not only is NCAR crucial to science, its weather research has saved countless lives, for a number of species. They are also unique because they offer free daily tours and have some of the coolest hands-on examples to help people of all ages understand weather. Of course this administration hates it.

How To Apply For Your Michigan Birth Information, Adoptee Workshop, Tue, Dec 2, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup **HOW TO APPLY FOR YOUR MICHIGAN BIRTH INFORMATION** **ADOPTEE WORKSHOP** This online workshop is designed for Michigan Adult Adoptees who are struggling to navigate the pr

Our free online workshop is tonight, hosted by Susan Christin.
If you are a Michigan adoptee who needs help applying for your information from the state, then this is the zoom meeting for you! 🥚 buff.ly/FQNNvQE

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New Blog Post: Thoughtful Holiday Gifts for Adoptees
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We bought a tiny jar of strawberry grapefruit jam at a street market yesterday for $15. 😬 Your deal sounds better! 😄