
Episode 10 | Foster Adoption Micro-aggressions
11/11/24 • 19 min
The foster-adopt community experience a heap of invasive and rude questions. Have you ever wondered what this is called? It's called a foster-adoption micro-aggression. This episode draws on research and personal experience to discuss this concept in more depth.
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Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor, social scientist, educator, and author. She is also a member and advocate of the foster, adoption, and homeless youth community and a first generation college student.
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The foster-adopt community experience a heap of invasive and rude questions. Have you ever wondered what this is called? It's called a foster-adoption micro-aggression. This episode draws on research and personal experience to discuss this concept in more depth.
About Me
Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor, social scientist, educator, and author. She is also a member and advocate of the foster, adoption, and homeless youth community and a first generation college student.
Consulting
Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina provides consulting, speaking engagements, trainings, workshops, and more. Learn more by clicking here:
https://www.zaydasorrellmedina.com/consultation.html
Support the Show
Donate to the show contributing to its ongoing production:
- https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/support
- https://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedina
Episode Schedule
A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year.
Social Media
- https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/
- https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/
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Episode 9 | Coming Out of Stigma: Foster Care and Youth Homelessness
Drawing upon my personal narrative, this episode touches up themes related to foster care and adoption stigma and secrecy, race and ethnicity, and resilience.
About Me
Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor, social scientist, educator, and author. She is also a member and advocate of the foster, adoption, and homeless youth community and a first generation college student.
Consulting
Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina provides consulting, speaking engagements, trainings, workshops, and more. Learn more by clicking here:
https://www.zaydasorrellmedina.com/consultation.html
Support the Show
Donate to the show contributing to its ongoing production:
- https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/support
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Episode Schedule
A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year.
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Episode 11 | Supporting First Generation College Students
This episode sheds light on the role of caring adults in paving the way for first generation college students and tips for success for first gen college students.
About Me
Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor, social scientist, educator, and author. She is also a member and advocate of the foster, adoption, and homeless youth community and a first generation college student.
Consulting
Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina provides consulting, speaking engagements, trainings, workshops, and more. Learn more by clicking here:
https://www.zaydasorrellmedina.com/consultation.html
Support the Show
Donate to the show contributing to its ongoing production:
- https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/support
- https://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedina
Episode Schedule
A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year.
Social Media
- https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/
- https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/
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