Adoption—the Sacred and the Sorrows: Gary Chapman and Laurel Shaler

There's no manual for adoptive parenting. There's no step-by-step plan to prevent adoption trauma and guarantee beautiful, healthy attachments with no hiccups. Join Dave and Ann Wilson in part 2 of their conversation with Drs. Gary Chapman and Laurel Shaler about the complexities of adoption and the importance of communicating love in their unique way.

Show Notes and Resources

• Learn more from Dr. Gary Chapman at 5lovelanguages.com, or on Instagram, Facebook, X, or YouTube. You can also check out his podcasts!
• Learn more from Dr. Laurel Shaler at https://www.drlaurelshaler.com/, or on Facebook, X, or Insta.
• Grab their book "Loving Adopted Children Well: A 5 Love Languages® Approach," 
• Gary's book, 5 Traits of a Healthy Family, is also in our shop!
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