Rebecca Rothman McCoy\, PhD\, MS is a gene alogical psychologist and the founder of Within Genealogy\, LLC. She has b lended her lifelong passion for genealogy with her decades of professional expertise and education in psychology to create a unique niche serving pr ofessionals in both disciplines as well as non-professionals who are doing their own genealogical research. As a social scientist as well as profess ional genealogist\, Dr. McCoy studies various aspects of how genealogy aff ects people and family systems psychologically once basic fact-gathering i s done. Dr. McCoy enjoys sharing her research and experience with others\, providing consultations\, training\, and standard genealogical work in ad dition to maintaining active memberships in professional organizations suc h as the American Psychological Association\, Association of Professional Genealogists\, the National Genealogical Society\, and the Genealogical Sp eakers Guild.
\n\nGenealogical DNA testing can sometimes produce a genealogical shock that produces unexpected result s\, with ripple effects traveling far beyond the original test-taker. Whet her you&rsquo\;ve had surprising DNA results yourself or know someone who has\, join Dr. Rebecca McCoy in an exploration of this fascinating subject . You&rsquo\;ll learn how these types of unanticipated DNA results can be received by the typical curious test-taker\, how people may respond to the se results (it&rsquo\;s not always what you might think!)\, things to cons ider before offering help to others trying to navigate the aftermath of di scovering new genetic family\, plus ways to support yourself\, others\, an d the families involved through this unique journey. This presentation is suitable for individuals who have done personal DNA testing (with or witho ut unanticipated results)\, people who want to assist those who have had s uch DNA discoveries\, and professionals in both genealogy and psychology w ho wish to learn more about this topic to better inform their own services . No clinical advice nor treatment is to be inferred from any information contained in this presentation.
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