Honoring Your Adoption Narrative Through the Universal Language of Song; Playlist for Hope and Healing

Confronting the past trauma of adoption can be a deeply transformative journey. Through the practice of meditation, you can create a safe mental space to explore those complex emotions, uncover buried feelings, and find clarity on the impact of your unique adoption story. Learn how your favorite songs and tunes can be used a guiding star toward self-acceptance, self-love, and self-discovery — allow yourself to find solace, wholeness, and peace from your favorite music app, record collection, or karaoke go-to!

Every journey needs a playlist!
Friday, November 8, 2024 at 6:30PM EST, Acknowledging, Releasing, Transforming, and Becoming

On November 8, Lori attended the Adoption Knowledge Affiliates Virtual Conference and shared her message of hope and healing with others in the Adoption Constellation!

Lori joined Tammy Landy, Kat Salsano, and Kat Linguist in a candid conversation full of knowledge, expertise, and compassion!

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 3:45PM EST, Honoring your adoption narrative through the universal language of song

On November 9, Lori presented at the Adoption Knowledge Affiliates Virtual Conference her guided meditation and brought Adoption Songs to life! Honoring Your Adoption Narrative Through the Universal Language of Song helped attendees discover their personal Playlist for Hope and Healing by connecting their past to their present and learning to look hopefully to the future.

Continue scrolling for more information and details about the healing process!


Lori Evans Ermi, a seasoned professional coach and author, is uniquely positioned to lead a transformative workshop of guided meditation for the adoption community. As both an adopter and an adoptee, Lori brings a deeply personal understanding to her work, fostering a nurturing environment where participants feel seen and supported.

Lori’s ability to empower individuals to discover their full potential will enrich the experience, helping attendees navigate their personal journeys with greater clarity and confidence.

Agenda stylized as a playlist; Reflect on Your Story, Center Yourself in the Present, Discover your Healing Playlist
Music track image with a man singing into a microphone in front of the word Past.

Reflect on
Your Story

Reflect on key words and phrases that represent your earliest recollections of your adoption journey.  Those words will be clues to finding songs that symbolize that narrative.

1980s style boombox in front of a person sitting back and listening to music below the word Present.

Center Yourself in
the Present

A guided meditation will help reveal your present mindset in your pathway to hope and healing. The experience may be emotional for many – the space will be a refuge of safety.

Man singing into microphone in front of a colorful background under the word Future.

Discover Your
Healing Playlist

Finalize your Playlist for Hope and Healing by choosing inspirational music that you can anchor to as you design their future narrative of your adoption journey.  Create a Spotify Playlist to include your songs of choice and can be enjoyed by all in attendance!

Learn more about
Adoption Knowledge Affiliates.