Season 2 : Lauren Shaler

In this special episode of Mental Healthy, we welcome Dr. Laurel Shaler—licensed therapist, professor, and passionate advocate for mental and emotional wellness. Today, Dr. Shaler dives into the heart of her newest book, "Loving Adopted Children Well: A 5 Love Languages Approach" (2024), co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, the bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages. Together, they offer a compassionate, research-informed guide for adoptive parents and caregivers, helping them better connect with and love their children through personalized, emotionally-attuned strategies. Dr. Shaler brings her clinical expertise and personal insight into how the 5 Love Languages framework can be applied in adoption and foster care settings, enriching the emotional bonds between parents and children.