Adoptee Mentoring Society Awarded $40,000 Grant from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to Support Research-Informed Mentorship
Adoptee Mentoring Society Awarded $40,000 Grant from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to Support Research-Informed Mentorship.
Exploring The Power of Pre-Adoptive Artifacts
For adoptees, even the smallest artifact from before adoption can carry profound meaning.
In her new article in Adoption Quarterly, AMS Ambassador Ellen Reeve highlights how these objects help illuminate identity and why adoptee voices must lead adoption research.
Real Conversations, Real Impact: How Mentor Coaching Benefits Mentors & Mentees
The mentor coaching sessions aren’t just practice–they’re real conversations with real impact. AMS Coach, Bonni Goodwin, an Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma published new research that highlights the importance of simulation-based learning. This method significantly improves confidence, self-efficacy, and skill competency..
How Mentorship Differs From Therapy
When people hear about the Adoptee Mentoring Society, a common question is: "So is this like therapy?"
The answer is no, it’s not therapy. And that distinction is not only intentional, but sacred. It’s why I founded the Adoptee Mentoring Society.