The Whole Life Adoption Book: Realistic Advice for Building a Healthy Adoptive FamilyAuthors Jayne E. Schooler and Thomas C. Atwood share insights into every aspect of adoption. This powerful resource addresses the needs and concerns facing adoptive parents, while offering encouragement for the journey ahead. |
Contents
Creating a Family | |
Navigating Intercountry Adoption | |
Transcultural Adoption | |
What Builds Healthy Adoptive Families? | |
Developing a Supportive Adoption Environment | |
Barriers to Adjustment | |
Living with Children with Attachment Trauma | |
How Do We Feel About Adoption? | |
Talking to Children About Adoption | |
Whats Inside an Adopted Adolescent? | |
Searching for a Past | |
Creating a Nurturing Family | |
Attachment Theories | |
About the Author | |
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