Adoption
Encouraging a woman to see her strength during an unplanned pregnancy
should be followed by helping her see her strength in making
the best decision, in freedom, about parenting or placement for adoption.
Though difficult, this, yes even this, can be a beautiful process for all involved.
This topic has a special place in my heart.
Find your situation below.
If you’d like to discuss your situation with me, you can schedule an Open Topic Life Coaching session through the Personal Growth services.
If you are supporting a friend or loved one, we can discuss a helpful process for supporting her.
If you are the expectant mother, we can work through a specially designed process of
discernment, in freedom.
There's an unplanned pregnancy, and I am...
...the Pregnant Mom
A good decision about parenting or placement for adoption should be made in complete freedom, with the information you need, and with consideration for the needs of everyone involved. I can guide you through a process to make this decision from a place of strength. You've got this!
...the Father
There's a lot to think about. And this may not be easy. It might not seem like it, but the process of sorting this situation out can be very productive. It can change the trajectory of your life in a good way. There is a way to put this into right order. You can look back at this time and know you made decisions from the strongest part of you.
...a Loved One of the Pregnant Parent
I have helped guide many friends, family members, and loved ones of expectant parents through a process of offering support that respects everyone involved. Your support, offered in the right way, can make a big difference. Even well-intended support, when offered incorrectly, can have unintended consequences. There's hope for a beautiful future.
...a Priest, Religious, Ministry Leader, or other Professional who Wants to Lend Support
Whether you are handling a specific situation or would like to be trained or guided in handling situations involving unplanned pregnancy among those you serve, I can help in a comprehensive way. The people you serve need your support, and I can help.
The issue of Parenting vs Adoption for...
...a Pregnancy Support Center Representative, Sidewalk Counselor, or
Pro-life Activist
I provide comprehensive training about how to present the option of adoption. Whether you'd like guidance for a specific situation or general training for any type of situation you may encounter, I have a comprehensive training for you or your organization. I was the manager of a pregnancy center and have spoken to many people who wanted to feel more comfortable presenting this option, but did not know how to do it well. I'd love to work with you on this.
...a Politician
Many life-affirming politicians stumble a bit when presenting a case for adoption or parenting, even when explaining all of the options regarding unplanned pregnancy. Many do not know that the tone, phraseology, and even paradigm they are using are off, though their commitment to helping others personally and through policy is solid. That's where I come in. It can be complicated to present life-affirming choices in this culture. You need to get the adoption presentation right.
...a Post-Abortive or Post-Placement Mother, Father, or Loved One
Post-abortion: If you are struggling with a previous abortion experience, whatever your current views on abortion, I offer a safe place to discuss your experience and explore resources for further support.
Post-placement: If you need a safe place to discuss grief, regret, loss, or moving forward after the experience of placing a child for adoption, contact me.
...a Researcher
or Student
The discussion about making a parenting plan or a placement plan for adoption, and how to offer support, can be approached effectively or ineffectively. How does speaking to a person experiencing an unplanned pregnancy differ from discussing the topic theoretically? If you are interested in this topic, for any reason or from any perspective, including for academic purposes, let me know.
"I would recommend LeeAnne as an expert advisor on matters of adoption and relationships between birth family and adoptive family."