A Foster-Adoption Story tells the story of a brother and sister experiencing abuse, neglect, multiple foster care moves, sibling separation, and eventually adoption. The goal of this workbook is to open the door to discuss difficult topics; issues like abuse, neglect, birth parents, and loyalty conflicts. It can be used as an aid in helping children heal; one that allows them to read about "kids like me". Youngsters can color the pictures as they wish and share their feelings as they go along. This workbook will be a useful therapeutic tool to help children process their experiences and grief along the path to healing.
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A workbook that children will enjoy while they color and find children with a story similar to their own. Connections, separations, loyalty issues, siblings and adoption are all issues the children face. This book makes it easier to share feelings. --Joe Kroll, Executive Director, The North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC)
A Foster-Adoption Story chronicles a journey of a brother and sister from the time when they were being abused and neglected in their birth family until they were finally adopted. This workbook will help parents and their foster/adoptive children take a candid look at the many facets of their lives as they move from place to place. It allows children to express their thoughts and feelings, and it will provide parents with insights into their children's lives. It will be a valuable tool for helping everyone look at and discuss difficult things. --Gregory C. Keck, PhD, Founder/Director of the Attachment and Bonding Center of Ohio, co-author of Adopting the Hurt Child, Parenting the Hurt Child, and author of Parenting Adopted Adolescents
This much-needed resource for adoptive families clearly shows how a child perceives life after trauma and what healthy parents can provide. I think it should be required reading for potential parents. --Sherri Eldridge, 20 Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Parents Knew and 20 Things Adoptive Parents Need to Succeed
A Foster-Adoption Story chronicles a journey of a brother and sister from the time when they were being abused and neglected in their birth family until they were finally adopted. This workbook will help parents and their foster/adoptive children take a candid look at the many facets of their lives as they move from place to place. It allows children to express their thoughts and feelings, and it will provide parents with insights into their children's lives. It will be a valuable tool for helping everyone look at and discuss difficult things. --Gregory C. Keck, PhD, Founder/Director of the Attachment and Bonding Center of Ohio, co-author of Adopting the Hurt Child, Parenting the Hurt Child, and author of Parenting Adopted Adolescents
This much-needed resource for adoptive families clearly shows how a child perceives life after trauma and what healthy parents can provide. I think it should be required reading for potential parents. --Sherri Eldridge, 20 Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Parents Knew and 20 Things Adoptive Parents Need to Succeed
About the Author
Regina M. Kupecky has Masters Degree from John Carroll University. She has worked in the field of adoption for over thirty years. She currently works with children with attachment disorder and their families at The Attachment and Bonding Center of Ohio (www.abcofohio.net) and conducts training nationally and internationally on many adoption and attachment -related topics. Her services to children were recognized by the Ohio Dept. of Human Services in 1990 when she received the "Adoption Worker of the Year Award." Ms. Kupecky is the co-author with Dr. Gregory C. Keck of Adopting the Hurt Child and Parenting the Hurt Child. Her other publications include: * My Brother My Sister Sibling Relations in Adoption and Foster Care curriculum * "Siblings Are Family Too", published by the Three Rivers Adoption Council * A chapter on infertility issues, co-authored with Karen Anderson, in Clinical and Practice Issues in Adoption (Groza and Rosenberg editors) * Abroad and Back: Parenting and International Adoption, a curriculum co-authored with Arleta James and Gregory C. Keck, PhD Christine Mitchell lives in California with her husband and two children; one by birth and one by adoption (from foster care). She has a special interest in older child adoption, and has written the following adoption resources: * Welcome Home, Forever Child: A Celebration of Children Adopted as Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Beyond * Family Day: Celebrating Ethan's Adoption Anniversary * Adoption Awareness: Handling Awkward Adoption Questions and Comments * Adoption Awareness in School Assignments: A Guide for Parents and Educators, and the newly updated and expanded version: * Adoption and School Issues: Supporting Foster and Adopted Children christine@christine-mitchell.com www.christine-mitchell.com
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Great for families and workers.,
This review is from: A Foster-Adoption Story: Angela and Michael's Journey: A Therapeutic Workbook for Traumatized Children (Paperback)
This book is helpful for anyone touched by foster adoption. As a parent and Adoption Worker, I highly recommend this book. This workbook will help start a dialogue with a child regarding topics that may otherwise be difficult to discuss.
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Great Adoption Resource,
This review is from: A Foster-Adoption Story: Angela and Michael's Journey: A Therapeutic Workbook for Traumatized Children (Paperback)
This workbook is a great source for foster/adoptive families to begin the process of open discussion on sensitive issues. So many times, we were afraid to bring up the reasons our children were placed in foster care, not realizing that this is an important step for the children to understand and ultimately accept their adoptions. This is on their level and very understandable for children, and they can color the pictures, which can be calming for some children. This workbook is absolutely worth the money.
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Excellent!,
This review is from: A Foster-Adoption Story: Angela and Michael's Journey: A Therapeutic Workbook for Traumatized Children (Paperback)
An excellent tool to open communication between children in the foster-adopt situation and the adults who care for them. Thank you to the authors!
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