As a community, we can come together to create a nest of support to help families experiencing homelessness. Guilford County has many organizations that aim to support these families by providing important resources to help them get back on their
Building a Nest of Support for Families Experiencing Homelessness and Housing Instability
By Eleanor Beeslaar, HRI Graduate Assistant Having a place to call home is an important of creating a warm and secure family environment where happy, healthy, and safe relationships can thrive. Unfortunately, many families across the country, throughout North Carolina,
Adoption is a Lifelong Process
By Eleanor Beeslaar, HRI Graduate Assistant Adoption is a lifelong process with many joyous moments and loving memories. However, it is also a process of ongoing changes and challenges that can build strength, foster resilience, and deepen family connections. It
Finding an Adoption-Competent Counselor
By Eleanor Beeslaar, HRI Graduate Assistant Once adoptive families decide to seek help from a professional counselor, it can be challenging to know how to start or where to look for a counselor who can best serve their needs. HRI
Adoption-Informed Family Counseling
By Eleanor Beeslaar Family counseling is a wonderful tool for all families, but it can be especially helpful for adoptive families as they adjust to postadoption life, go through different life transitions, and experience challenges unique to the adoption process.
Common Challenges for Adoptive Families
By Eleanor Beeslaar, HRI Graduate Assistant Adoption is a beautiful process that brings joy, hope, love, and security to the families and children who find one another through this path. However, just like any other family going through a transitional
Family Counseling for Adoptive Families: Series Introduction
By Eleanor Beeslaar, HRI Graduate Assistant Adoption brings families together in many different ways and for a variety of unique reasons. It can involve bringing children to the United States from another country or adopting domestically. Some families may adopt
#FindHelpFriday: Seven Homes
Seven Homes is a foster care organization that works with children and prospective parents looking to adopt. A passionate staff of adoption agents, social workers, and case managers work with each individual child to help them find a caring home,
Happy Thanksgiving!
Remember to show your gratitude to the people you love this Thanksgiving!
Consistency in Gratitude
Consistency is a key factor in showing gratitude to the people we care about. When we regularly practice gratitude for the people in our lives, we show them that they are a priority, helping increase their sense of self-worth and