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A NEED TO KNOW AND BELONG
My parents recently became obsessed with Ancestry.com. We traced our respective family branches all the way back through Ireland, Scotland, England, France and Germany. They became so entranced with the idea of needing to know precisely who and from where … Continue reading
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RESPITE, EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND TRAINING (R.E.S.T.)
Since coming to Harmony in 2006, I have been fortunate to work with some of the best Resource Parents in the country. These parents are committed to making a difference in the lives of children across the state of Tennessee, … Continue reading
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CAN YOU REMEMBER BEING SIX YEARS OLD?
“All parents damage their children. It cannot be helped. Youth, like pristine glass, absorbs the prints of its handlers. Some parents smudge, others crack, a few shatter childhoods completely into jagged little pieces, beyond repair.” ― Mitch Albom, The Five … Continue reading
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CYCLES OF HEALING 2012
A little over a year ago, I gathered together a group of Harmony’s clinicians in order to decide which professional we would like to ask to be our speaker for our annual Cycles of Healing conference. At Harmony, we pride … Continue reading
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I HAVE NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE
The Barn, a program of Harmony Adoptions, is dedicated to strengthening children and families through the use of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). EAP is an experiential therapy that integrates horses into the counseling process. We serve children who have experienced … Continue reading
PEANUTS!
Harmony’s Attachment Resource Team (HART) works to secure the highest degree of legal and emotional permanency for Tennessee’s children in custody/guardianship of the state and to help these children develop healthy attachment and life-long relationships. The “Davis” family was referred … Continue reading
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GOING HOME
Harmony’s FOCUS Program (Finding Our Children Unconditional Support) helps another child in state guardianship to find a forever home. FOCUS staff member Heather Butcher shares this story with a happy ending, the names have been changed. This is a story … Continue reading
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FIRST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Harmony Adoptions is one of Tennessee’s premier adoption agencies. Harmony Adoptions provides services for families seeking domestic, international, and foster adoptions. Pam Frye, our Director of Adoption Services Director shares this story of celebration. A recent cell phone conversation with … Continue reading
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A WORN PHOTO
Harmony’s FOCUS Program (Finding Our Children Unconditional Support uses intensive research methods to find families for children in state guardianship. Many are older youth who have experienced numerous placements, foster, and group homes. FOCUS staff member Tina Graves sent us … Continue reading
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CLAIMED AND LOVED
Harmony’s ASAP (Adoption Support and Preservation Program) provides therapeutic and support services to parents of children adopted from foster care. ASAP therapist Sarah Collins recently shared this story – the client’s name has been changed. Debbie, the mother of two … Continue reading
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