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Adoption Beneath the Surface

Jessica Spenceley

Exploring how adopted children heal from early trauma — and the relational systems that make that healing possible.

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The Question Beneath Your Child's Behaviour

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    Therapeutic social worker specialising in adoption and trauma. Creator of the Nurtured Belonging Framework, helping adoptive families move from survival mode to healing, connection, and belonging.

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