EP62: The Unique Experience of Ambiguous Loss in Adoption and Foster Care
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In this episode, Trauma and Mental Health Report writer Shontae Cameron sits down with
JaeRan Kim, Ph.D., an associate professor at the University of Washington, Tacoma, in the
School of Social Work and Criminal Justice. As a writer, blogger, and scholar, Dr. Kim’s
work focuses on adoption, foster care, and child welfare. Together, we explore ambiguous
loss—a form of disenfranchised grief that deeply affects individuals with adoption and
foster-care experiences. From the emotional complexities of non-death losses to their lasting psychological impact, Dr. Kim shares her expertise, insights, and personal experience in this compelling discussion.
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