Adoption, Attachment and Mental Health

Hear from adoption and mental health clinician Dr. Brett Furst, featured on a variety of podcasts and publications.

Brett Furst, team member of PACE Recovery for male rehab and mental health

Specialist in Adoption-Related Treatment

Dr. Furst, a valued member of the Pace Recovery Center team, brings a grounded perspective shaped by years of clinical work with young men navigating addiction, disconnection, and the search for purpose. His approach encourages authenticity, self-exploration, and the integration of mental and emotional wellness into long-term recovery.

What if feeling “just okay” was more than enough?
In this episode of Thriving Adoptees, Dr. Brett Furst joins Simon Benn to explore the space between emotional highs and lows—the often-overlooked middle ground of contentment. They unpack why the constant chase for happiness can leave us more restless, and how learning to sit with “okay” might be one of the most powerful mental health practices of all.

🎧 Listen now: “Contentment with Dr. Brett Furst” – Episode 544
Available wherever you get your podcasts.

The Impact of Adoption During the Adolescent Years

Here Dr. Furst is interviewed on Quiver Full Adoptions discussing nature, nurture, addiction and the impact of adoption on the teen and adolescent years.

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