Shifting the traditional narrative about adoption by listening to adoptees
Educate * Elevate* Advocate
Educate * Elevate* Advocate
Narrative Shift actively challenges the traditional adoption narrative by centering the lived experiences and needs of the adoptee. We educate the community at large, elevate the adoptee experience, and advocate for changes in the adoption industry.
Narrative Shift strives for honesty and transparency in adoption practices around the world that center the needs of the adoptee.
Narrative Shift is a nonprofit that offers adoption-informed speakers with lived experience and evidence-based knowledge for keynotes, workshops, podcasts, and any other related engagements. We aim to center the voice of adoptees in any and all conversations about adoption.
Dr. Abigail Hasberry is a transracial adoptee, birthmother, executive leadership coach, licensed marriage and family therapist, and former teacher and principal.
Dr. Hasberry holds a Bachelor of Science degree in African American studies and sociology, a Master of Arts in teaching, K-12, a Master of Education in counseling and development, a Master of Science degree in industrial/organizational psychology, and a Ph.D. in curriculum & instruction.
Dr. Hasberry's research and publications focus on identity development, diversity, and the experiences of black teachers in private, affluent, and predominantly white schools. As a therapist, her practice predominantly serves adoptees and birth parents. She is also actively involved in training therapists on adoption-informed practices and has been a speaker on adoption, identity development, parenting, and trauma for various keynote addresses, podcasts, workshops, and webinars.
Beyond her professional achievements, Abby is married and has raised three children. Her personal journey as an adoptee and birth mom fuels her dedication to supporting adult adoptees and birth mothers in their own paths of healing and growth while shifting the traditional narratives about adoption.
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