33. Patricia Martinez Dorner, an adoptive parent, adoptee ally and a licensed professional counselor

Patricia Martinez Dorner, MA, LPC, a pioneer in open adoption and post adoption services, has been a relentless proponent of adoption reform. Her adoption focused practice includes counseling, mediation, education, support and training to individuals and professionals. She is a frequent conference speaker and author of many adoption related books. The adoptive mother of 2 adult daughters, she lives adoption personally and professionally.&nbsp; Books authored/co-authored by Patricia: Children of Open Adoption (co-author) Author of How To Open An Adoption: a guide for parents and birthparents of minors&nbsp; Talking To your Child About Adoption&nbsp; ADOPCION: hablando con tu hijo&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (Spanish&nbsp;translation)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ADOPTION SEARCH: An Ethical Guide For Professionals&nbsp; Above books can be obtained directly from Patricia. She can be reached via email; pdorner1@gmail.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/adopteeland">Support this podcast</a>