Monthly Archives: April 2020

The 4th Side of the Adoption Triangle

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Judith Land

“The adoption triangle is a 2-dimensional shape with three sides. A simple pyramid is 3-dimensional shape with four triangular sides congruent.” Judith Land Three is a symbol of completeness. Time is divided into the past, present, and future. Three is … Continue reading →

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Adoption—Calming the Monkey Mind

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Judith Land

“Have you ever found yourself dominated by the ‘monkey mind’ part of your brain that insists on being heard—the voice inside of your head that is always chattering, making it impossible to stay focused on the moment. This is the … Continue reading →

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Adoption—Trauma and Dissociation

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Judith Land

“The psychological effects of early parental loss have been ruminated on since ancient times. Infants are vulnerable and dependent on the maternal bond with the mother. Separation comprises everything that they know. The latent effects of the emotional pain caused … Continue reading →

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