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- Referrals from friends and other birthmoms who have sought post-placement counseling<\/li>\n
- Referrals from other professionals in your life<\/li>\n
- Local churches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Secondly, what are your specific needs? Perhaps a birthmom support group will be enough for you. Finding validation with women who are facing similar issues may be the exact thing you need \u2014and the only thing you need\u2014post placement. You can search the internet and local agencies for both in-person and online support groups. There seems to be more and more groups that include both. Ladies can participate at whatever level they need and are most comfortable with.<\/p>\n
For some, a support group will be enough. Others will be dealing with issues in addition to placement. Some women need support in dealing with an abusive relationship, for example, or dealing with another family situation that was exacerbated by the pregnancy and adoption.<\/p>\n
Finally, what do you want your future to look like? Do you need help navigating the relationship with the adoptive parents? Do you need support in navigating a new chapter of your life such as being on your own for the first time? These are important things to consider when deciding what kind of counseling to pursue. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for a consult with a couple of different therapists before you decide. Meeting someone in person can oftentimes give you a better sense of what kind of relationship you will have with them. Be up front in telling the counselor that you would like a \u201ctry out\u201d before you commit to a therapeutic relationship. When you meet with them, ask them what you want to know. Counseling is for you and about you. It won\u2019t help you if you are afraid to speak up and ask for what you really want and need.<\/p>\n
So is counseling available to you post-placement? Absolutely. For many women, it is helpful as they integrate their new role of birthmom into their lives. With so many options accessible to you, finding what suits your needs the best is the biggest challenge.<\/p>\n
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