Author : Deborah D. Gray
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 13,53 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1849058903
This classic text is a comprehensive guide for prospective and actual adoptive parents on how to understand and care for their adopted child and promote healthy attachment. It explains what attachment is and provides parenting techniques matched to children's emotional needs and stages to enhance children's happiness and emotional health.
Author : Patty Cogen
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 23,69 MB
Release : 2011-05-14
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 145876883X
Parenting Your Internationally Adopted Child guides adoptive parents in promoting a child's emotional and social adjustment, from the family's first hours together through the teen years. It explains how to help an adopted child cope with the ''Big Change,'' bond with new parents, become part of a family, and develop a positive self-image that incorporates both American identity and ethnicity origins. Parents waiting to meet their adoptive children will appreciate Cogen's advice about preparing for the trip and handling the first meeting. The author's main focus, though, is the child's adaptation over the next months and years. Cogen explains how to deal with the child's ''mixed maturities''; how (and why) to tell the child's story from the child's point of view; how to handle sleep problems and resistance to household rules; and how to encourage eye contact and ease transitions and separations. The reassuring narrative tone and the breadth and depth of information make this the most substantive and accessible book available and an indispensable resource for parents who adopt, professionals who advise adoptive parents, and teachers of adoptive children
Author : Nancy Newton Verrier
Publisher : British Association for Adoption and Fostering (Ba
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,15 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Adopted children
ISBN : 9781905664764
Originally published in 1993, this classic piece of literature on adoption has revolutionised the way people think about adopted children. Nancy Verrier examines the life-long consequences of the 'primal wound' - the wound that is caused when a child is separated from its mother - for adopted people. Her argument is supported by thorough research in pre- and perinatal psychology, attachment, bonding and the effects of loss.
Author : Gregory Keck
Publisher : Tyndale House
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,8 MB
Release : 2014-02-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1617472506
In his newest release, Dr. Gregory C. Keck offers new insights and parenting strategies relative to adolescents, especially adopted adolescents. Parents will find humor and relief as they realize their role in their child’s journey in the adoption process.
Author : Brenda McCreight
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,21 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781572242845
This comprehensive guide provides specific parenting strategies for the growing number of people who adopt children over two years old. Parents learn to identify their child's needs, meet such challenges as aggressive behavior and attention deficit disorder, and create a sense of belonging.
Author : Holly Van Gulden
Publisher : Crossroad Publishing Company
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 43,76 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780824513689
A leading authority on adoption and an award-winning writer bring wisdom and clarity to situations important to all adoptive parents. Real Parents, Real Children goes beyond the question of when to tell children they are adopted with practical advice for parents on how to talk with their children about adoption - not just once but throughout childhood, adolescence, and into young adulthood - and how to help them through the rougher points of growing up adopted. Authors Holly van Gulden and Lisa Bartels-Rabb offer insight into how adopted children at each age commonly think and feel about being adopted. They also explain how and why adopted children grieve for their birth parents and suggest ways adoptive parents can help them come to a healthy resolution of this grief. For prospective parents, the authors discuss ways to prepare themselves and the child they are about to adopt for the new family union. Throughout, the special concerns and challenges of interracial, international, and older-child adoptions are also addressed. Though written with parents in mind, Real Parents, Real Children provides the clinical information that professional therapists, counselors, and placement workers must have if they are to truly be of help to adoptive families at every stage of their lives. Real Parents, Real Children fills a real gap in adoption literature and offers confidence and assurance as well as sought-after answers to lifelong question.
Author : Latoria S. Fleming
Publisher : Latoria Fleming
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 44,56 MB
Release : 2012-01-14
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1468153943
The Transracial Adoption Parenting Guide is a comprehensive guide for transracial adoptive parents on promoting healthy cultural identity development in their adoptive children. In this book you will discover techniques and strategies in setting the right tone and atmosphere for successful parenting. This guide will also provide you with a wealth of information regarding everything from the history of transracial adoption to the 7 adoptee stages of development, including what parents can expect at every age!
Author : Jane Hoyt-Oliver Ph.D.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 24,11 MB
Release : 2016-02-12
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1440837031
An essential resource for transracially adoptive parents and the professionals who serve them, this book offers practical strategies for helping a transracially adopted child through the challenges he or she may face. Anchored in a qualitative study of parents who have adopted children identified as being of a different race, this book draws from real-life experiences to raise and respond to questions that arise before, during, and after transracial adoption. Its goal: to help adoptive parents (and child welfare professionals) understand the underlying racial challenges in a transracial adoption so they can help their children cope. The book addresses questions from the obvious—for example, how to respond to comments from family and community members—to the practical—how a Caucasian mother can learn to help her African American daughter groom her hair. Topics include parental understanding of race while growing up, parental understanding of the challenges within the community, and communicating within the adoptive family. The book also shares advice from practitioners about preparing and supporting families in transracial adoption. A highlight of this book is a chapter written by three adult adoptees who grew up within transracial families. Equipped with the information in this helpful volume, readers will be prepared to parent in ways that empower, rather than impede, their child's social, emotional, and identity development. This book will enable children welfare professionals to better help and support parents involved in these processes.
Author : David M. Brodzinsky Associate Professor of Developmental and Clinical Psychology Rutgers University
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 22,79 MB
Release : 1990-04-12
Category :
ISBN : 0199772231
In this volume David Brodzinsky, who has conducted one of the nation's largest studies of adopted children, and Marshall Schechter, a noted child psychiatrist who has been involved with adoption related issues for over forty years, have brought together a group of leading researchers from various disciplines to explore the complex interdisciplinary subject of adoption. While recent empirical work has shown that adopted children are more vulnerable to a host of psychological and school-related problems compared to their nonadopted peers, and that the rate of referral of adopted children to mental-health facilities is far above what would be expected given their representation in the general population, our understanding of the basis for these problems remains unclear. In this book, theoretical, empirical, clinical, and social policy issues offer new insights into the problems facing parents of adopted children, and especially the children themselves. A comprehensive study, The Psychology of Adoption will be of interest to child psychiatrists, developmental and clinical psychologists, social workers, social service providers, and adoptive parents.
Author : Aurora Brooks
Publisher : BabyDreamers.net
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 16,15 MB
Release : 101-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1776981502
The Emotional Impact of Adoption on Birth Parents is a powerful and insightful short read that delves into the complex emotions experienced by birth parents throughout the adoption process. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the various stages and aspects of the emotional journey, providing valuable guidance and support for those who have been touched by adoption. In the first chapter, "Pre-Adoption Decision," readers are introduced to the initial considerations and emotions that birth parents face when contemplating adoption. The author explores the range of emotions, from uncertainty to hope, and provides practical advice for making this life-altering decision. "Loss and Grief" delves into the profound sense of loss experienced by birth parents after placing their child for adoption. The chapter explores the grieving process and offers strategies for coping with this emotional turmoil. "Unresolved Feelings" delves into the lingering emotions that birth parents may experience long after the adoption has taken place. The author provides insights into the complex mix of emotions, such as guilt, regret, and longing, and offers guidance on how to navigate these feelings. The emotional journey of birth parents is often likened to a rollercoaster, and "Emotional Rollercoaster" explores the ups and downs that birth parents may experience throughout the adoption process. This chapter offers practical tips for managing these emotional fluctuations and finding stability amidst the chaos. "Stigma and Shame" tackles the societal stigma and shame that birth parents may encounter. The author sheds light on the importance of breaking down these barriers and offers strategies for overcoming the negative perceptions associated with adoption. "Healing and Coping" provides a roadmap for healing and finding inner peace after the adoption process. The author explores various healing modalities and coping mechanisms that birth parents can utilize to navigate their emotional journey. "Therapy and Counseling" and "Support Groups" delve into the importance of seeking professional help and finding a supportive community. The author provides resources and guidance for birth parents to access therapy, counseling, and support groups tailored to their unique needs. "Self-Care Practices" emphasizes the importance of self-care in the emotional healing process. The author offers practical self-care strategies and encourages birth parents to prioritize their own well-being. "Open Adoption Communication" explores the benefits and challenges of open adoption and provides guidance on effective communication between birth parents and adoptive families. "Long-Term Effects" delves into the lasting impact of adoption on birth parents' lives. The author explores how adoption can shape one's identity and self-worth and offers This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents The Emotional Impact of Adoption on Birth Parents Pre-Adoption Decision Loss and Grief Unresolved Feelings Emotional Rollercoaster Stigma and Shame Healing and Coping Therapy and Counseling Support Groups Self-Care Practices Open Adoption Communication Long-Term Effects Identity and Self-Worth Future Relationships Reunion and Reconnection Seeking Closure Acceptance and Forgiveness Creating a New Narrative Advocacy and Support Education and Awareness Access to Resources Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?
