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Should you tell your adopted child that they are adopted? Thomas Brooks, author of A wealth of family: An adopted son's international quest for heritage, reunion, and enrichment shares his prospective.

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This episodes shares the adoption story of adoptee Thomas Brooks.

Thomas Brooks is the Managing Director of Alpha Multimedia, a marketing and public relations firm that helps organizations increase brand recognition, generate more qualified leads, and grow revenue. He is also the author of A Wealth of Family: An Adopted Son's International Quest for Heritage, Reunion, and Enrichment, the inspiring true story of his international search for his biological family and the life-changing reunions that followed across the United States, England, and Kenya.

An award-winning speaker, author, and marketing executive, Thomas has been featured on television, radio, and in numerous publications. Through his writing and speaking, he encourages audiences to embrace identity, strengthen relationships, and discover that our greatest wealth is family.

Link to by book A Wealth of Family:

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https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Family-International-Heritage-Enrichment/dp/0977462935

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Here, I discuss how organizations, schools, and government can promote the inclusion of individuals of a foster care, adoption, homeless youth background through policy and practice. To learn more about my research or consultation and guest speaking, visit zaydasorrellmedina.com

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Are you in foster care or a transitional foster age youth? In this episode, I share tips based on life experience to strengthen youth resilience while going through foster care and beyond.

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Drawing from the framework of synchronicity and a strengths-based perspective, I reflect on how our woes may be points of beauty concomitantly creating lifelong friendships and family. Share this episode with someone you know who may benefit from this lesson.

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In this episode, I draw from research and personal experience to share three trauma-informed strategies for working with individuals of foster care and adoption background. Learn more about my research, guest speaking, and research collaboration by visiting zaydasorrellmedina.com.

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In this episode, I share 5 life lessons allowing for living life with more intention and purpose. Happy New Years to those listening to this in the New Year!

To learn more about my advocacy and research visit zaydasorrellmedina.com OR for speaking and consulting zsmresearchandeducation.com.

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Como puedo apoyar a mis clientes, estudiantes, o amigos que son padres adoptivos o de cuidado de crianza? Escuche este episodio para aprender más.

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Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina is a professor, social scientist, former foster and homeless youth, foster adoptive parent, author, and advocate.

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