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Celebrating Our Adoptee Scholarship Winners

Posted by Gladney Center on 8/22/25 12:39 PM

The Aleda Madison Scholarship recognizes and uplifts international adoptees who are pursuing their dreams in higher education in honor of an international adoption legacy: Aleda Madison. This year’s winners are not only talented and determined, but they are also storytellers, creators, and visionaries who represent the bright future of their fields.

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Topics: Superkids, International Adoption

Meet Jean: An 11-Year-Old Waiting for a Forever Family

Posted by Gladney Center on 8/21/25 2:09 PM

At just 11 years old, Jean has already proven himself to be a boy full of resilience and determination. Growing up in Thailand, Jean has faced challenges that might have held others back, but instead, they have revealed his strengths. By the time he reached school age, he had already begun learning sign language; he has mastered the US alphabet and is able to sign it correctly in any order given to him.

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Topics: Superkids, International Adoption

Creative Ways to Support Your International Adoption

Posted by Gladney Center on 8/21/25 10:36 AM

International adoption transforms lives. The journey brings anticipation, preparation, and financial responsibility. Covering costs can feel daunting, but families don’t travel this road alone. Friends, relatives, coworkers, church groups, and neighbors often want to help. Families simply need to offer meaningful ways for others to join the story.

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Topics: Superkids, International Adoption

Gladney Heritage Experience: China 2025

Posted by Gladney Center on 8/18/25 5:09 PM

For international adoptees and their families

Applications Due August 31

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Topics: Superkids, International Adoption

Three Siblings Waiting for a Family

Posted by Gladney Center on 8/14/25 3:57 PM

Artwell, Alara, and Athena are a close-knit sibling group who dream of growing up together in a permanent, loving home. Their bond is strong, and they’re ready to share their laughter, energy, and big hearts with the right family.

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Topics: Superkids, International Adoption

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Adoption | Managing Anxiety and Trauma

Posted by Gladney Center on 8/10/25 8:59 AM

Adoption is a life-changing journey filled with moments of joy and complex emotions. Many adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive families experience anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma that can impact their well-being. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach that helps individuals reframe negative thought patterns, process emotions, and develop coping strategies for long-term healing.

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Topics: Counseling Services

5 Tips for Maximizing Your Adoption Counseling Experience

Posted by Gladney Center on 8/7/25 9:00 AM

Adoption-focused counseling at the Gladney Center for Adoption’s Counseling Center provides a safe and supportive space to explore your identity, process emotions, and gain tools for personal growth. To make the most of your sessions, it’s essential to be proactive and engaged. Here are five ways to ensure your counseling journey is impactful and rewarding.

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Topics: Counseling Services

Play Therapy for Adopted Kids | Expressive Healing

Posted by Gladney Center on 8/6/25 9:00 AM

Adoption can bring a range of emotions for children. While some adjust easily, others may struggle with anxiety, grief, attachment issues, or behavioral challenges. Young adoptees, especially those with early trauma or foster care experiences, may find it difficult to put their feelings into words.

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Topics: Counseling Services

Virtual Counseling for Adoption and Trauma Support

Posted by Gladney Center on 7/24/25 9:00 AM

Virtual Counseling for Adoption and Trauma Support

Starting counseling can feel like a big step—but you don’t have to take it alone. At the Gladney Center for Adoption, we provide adoption-competent, trauma-informed counseling designed to support individuals and families through life transitions, emotional challenges, and adoption-related experiences. Whether you’re seeking care for yourself, your child, or your whole family, we’re here for you—in person or through secure virtual sessions offered across Texas.

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Sandtray Therapy | Expressing Emotions in Adoption Care

Posted by Gladney Center on 7/23/25 1:55 PM

Adoption is a journey filled with love, growth, and transformation, but it can also bring up deep, complex emotions that are difficult to put into words. Grief, identity struggles, attachment challenges, and trauma can manifest in ways that adoptees and birth parents may not always know how to express.

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