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Claiming and Bonding in Adoption with Melanie Tem

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Pat O'Brien

Enjoy this fabulous discussion about claiming and unconditional commitment to our children no matter what happens. Our guest, Melanie Tem, wrote a fabulous concept paper delivered at a NACAC conference in 1985 entitled Claiming and Bonding in Adoption. Melanie is … Continue reading →

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Maintaining Commitment to Teens Through the Pain

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Pat O'Brien

Anni Keane and Chester Jackson speak about a Partners in Permanency Conference they both attended on July 23rd in New Jersey’s Monmouth County. The conference featured both parents and young adults speaking to the power of commitment that parents make … Continue reading →

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Support Group – Power of Commitment

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Pat O'Brien

Excellent support group conducted by Denise Royal and Chester Jackson about the power of commitment no matter how difficult the behavior and additional issues that arise after the holiday season is over. Paul Snellgrove joins the support group as a … Continue reading →

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Dr. Bryan Post & Sarah Gerstenzang

Posted on May 4, 2008 by Pat O'Brien

Today’s first half hour is an interview with Dr. Bryan Post about a tele-conference interview he is conducting with Pat O’Brien about his article on “Unconditional Committment.” The second half is an interview with soon the be new Executive Director … Continue reading →

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