[PDF] The Adoption Effect How Adopting Changes The World eBook

Author : Aurora Brooks
Publisher : BabyDreamers.net
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 15,15 MB
Release : 101-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1776981820

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The Adoption Effect: How Adopting Changes the World is a thought-provoking and insightful short read book that explores the profound impact of adoption on individuals, families, and society as a whole. This book delves into the various aspects of adoption, shedding light on the transformative power it holds. In Creating Forever Families, the author explores the beautiful journey of building a family through adoption. From the initial decision to adopt to the emotional process of bonding with a child, this chapter provides guidance and support for those considering adoption. Empowering Birth Parents is a crucial aspect of adoption that is often overlooked. This chapter emphasizes the importance of honoring the birth parents' role in the adoption process and highlights the ways in which adoptive parents can support and empower them. Open Adoption: Building Connections explores the concept of open adoption, where birth parents and adoptive parents maintain a relationship and ongoing contact. This chapter delves into the benefits and challenges of open adoption and provides practical advice for navigating this unique dynamic. International Adoption: Bridging Cultures takes readers on a global journey, exploring the complexities and rewards of adopting a child from another country. From navigating cultural differences to understanding the legal and logistical aspects, this chapter offers valuable insights for those considering international adoption. Adoption and Identity delves into the profound impact adoption can have on an individual's sense of self. This chapter explores the complexities of identity formation for adoptees and provides guidance for adoptive parents in supporting their child's journey of self-discovery. Transracial Adoption: Nurturing Diversity explores the unique challenges and opportunities that arise when adopting a child of a different race or ethnicity. This chapter provides practical advice for creating a nurturing and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. Adoptee Perspectives: Finding Self offers a collection of personal stories and reflections from adoptees themselves. These powerful narratives shed light on the diverse experiences and emotions that adoptees navigate throughout their lives. Adoption and Society examines the broader societal impact of adoption. From breaking stigmas and dispelling myths to advocating for adoption-friendly policies and legislation, this chapter explores the ways in which adoption can shape and transform society. Breaking Stigmas and Myths challenges common misconceptions surrounding adoption and provides accurate information to dispel these myths. This chapter aims to educate and inform readers, promoting a more inclusive and understanding society. Adoption and Foster Care Systems delves into the intersection of adoption and the foster care system. This chapter explores the unique challenges and opportunities that arise when adopting a child from foster care 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 Adoption Effect: How Adopting Changes the World Creating Forever Families Empowering Birth Parents Open Adoption: Building Connections International Adoption: Bridging Cultures Adoption and Identity Transracial Adoption: Nurturing Diversity Adoptee Perspectives: Finding Self Adoption and Society Breaking Stigmas and Myths Adoption and Foster Care Systems Adoption Policies and Legislation Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?

Author : Paul Batura
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 21,29 MB
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1621576019

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A book to challenge the status quo, spark a debate, and get people talking about the issues and questions we face as a country!

Author : Scott Simon
Publisher : Random House Incorporated
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 29,7 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1400068495

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The NPR Weekend Edition host explores the cultural impact of adoption while sharing the story of how his wife and he adopted two daughters, in an account that also relates the experiences of other prominent figures who were adopted or became adoptive parents.

Author : Aurora Brooks
Publisher : BabyDreamers.net
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 10,52 MB
Release : 101-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1776981804

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The Power of Adoption: Healing Hearts and Changing Lives Are you considering adoption or interested in learning more about the adoption process? Look no further! "The Power of Adoption: Healing Hearts and Changing Lives" is the ultimate guide that will provide you with all the information you need to navigate the world of adoption. Table of Contents: 1. The Adoption Process 2. Types of Adoption 3. Domestic Adoption 4. International Adoption 5. Open Adoption 6. Closed Adoption 7. Foster Care Adoption 8. Preparing for Adoption 9. Emotional Readiness 10. Financial Considerations 11. Legal and Documentation Requirements 12. Support and Resources 13. Support Groups 14. Therapy and Counseling 15. Post-Adoption Services 16. Impact on Birth Parents 17. Grief and Loss 18. Open Adoption Relationships 19. Impact on Adoptees 20. Identity and Self-Discovery 21. Attachment and Bonding 22. Adoption and Mental Health 23. Building a Forever Family 24. Parenting an Adopted Child 25. Sibling Relationships 26. Extended Family Connections 27. Frequently Asked Questions 28. Have Questions / Comments? 29. In "The Power of Adoption: Healing Hearts and Changing Lives," you will discover the step-by-step process of adoption, from understanding the different types of adoption to preparing yourself emotionally and financially. This book covers everything you need to know about the legal and documentation requirements, as well as the support and resources available to you throughout the adoption journey. Learn about the impact of adoption on birth parents, including the grief and loss they may experience. Explore the concept of open adoption relationships and how they can positively influence the lives of both birth parents and adoptees. Understand the unique challenges adoptees face, such as identity and self-discovery, attachment, and bonding, and how adoption can impact their mental health. "The Power of Adoption: Healing Hearts and Changing Lives" also delves into the process of building a forever family and provides valuable insights into parenting an adopted child. Discover how sibling relationships and extended family connections play a crucial role in the lives of adoptees. With a comprehensive FAQ section, this book addresses common concerns and questions that individuals considering adoption may have. Additionally, if you have any further inquiries or comments, the author encourages you to reach out for support and guidance. As a bonus, "The Power 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 Power of Adoption: Healing Hearts and Changing Lives The Adoption Process Types of Adoption Domestic Adoption International Adoption Open Adoption Closed Adoption Foster Care Adoption Preparing for Adoption Emotional Readiness Financial Considerations Legal and Documentation Requirements Support and Resources Support Groups Therapy and Counseling Post-Adoption Services Impact on Birth Parents Grief and Loss Open Adoption Relationships Impact on Adoptees Identity and Self-Discovery Attachment and Bonding Adoption and Mental Health Building a Forever Family Parenting an Adopted Child Sibling Relationships Extended Family Connections Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?

Author : Sharon Roszia
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 23,54 MB
Release : 2019-07-18
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1784509302

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Based on a hugely successful US model, the Seven Core Issues in Adoption is the first conceptual framework of its kind to offer a unifying lens that was inclusive of all individuals touched by the adoption experience. The Seven Core Issues are Loss, Rejection, Shame/Guilt, Grief, Identity, Intimacy, and Mastery/Control. The book expands the model to be inclusive of adoption and all forms of permanency: adoption, foster care, kinship care, donor insemination and surrogacy. Attachment and trauma are integrated with the Seven Core Issues model to address and normalize the additional tasks individuals and families will encounter. The book views the Seven Core Issues from a range of perspectives including: multi-racial, LGBTQ, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, African-American, International, openness, search and reunion, and others. This essential guide introduces each Core Issue, its impact on individuals, offering techniques for growth and healing.

Author : Nancy Newton Verrier
Publisher : British Association for Adoption and Fostering (Ba
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,81 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Adopted children
ISBN : 9781905664764

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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 : Sally Anne Haslanger
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 37,35 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780801489631

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"As a social and legal institution of family formation, and as a personal experience of members of the adoption triad, adoption provides a fresh vantage point on an important set of philosophical and feminist issues. The family is often thought to be the basic and natural form of social life for human beings; adoption, however, highlights the powerful role that law and politics play in shaping families and our ideas about families. As a result, attention to the practices of adoption sheds light upon deeply held, but often tacit assumptions about what is natural and what is social in human life."--from the IntroductionThe institution of adoption has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years as the adoption world has undergone seismic shifts: the rise in international and transracial adoptions and the effects of global economics; adoption by gays and lesbians; increasing openness in the adoption process; and changes in domestic welfare policy on adoption. Adoption Matters adds to our understanding of reproduction, parenting, familial bonds, personal identity, self-knowledge, and contemporary social policy. The contributors to Adoption Matters explore a range of related topics, such as the manner in which interracial or international adoption affects the way we perceive the relationships among race, ethnicity, and culture and how class affects one's life prospects and choices. "In this distinctive collection of essays, the authors illuminate adoption by bringing feminist theory to bear on it, and they expand and enrich feminist theory by making it respond to their own personal experience as adoptive parents or as adoptees."--Joan Heifetz Hollinger, Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley, editor of Adoption Law and Practice and coeditor of Families by Law: An Adoption Reader "Adoption Matters courageously examines how adoption influences and challenges our society's understanding of the intersection of family and identity 'an intersection that is both deeply personal and highly political.'"--Abigail Garner, author of Families Like Mine: Children of Gay Parents Tell It Like It Is

Author : Adam Pertman
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 22,74 MB
Release : 2011-03-17
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1558327665

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“A treasure. It is the most complete book on adoption—ever—by one of the most eloquent, knowledgeable experts in the field.” —Sharon Roszia, co-author of The Open Adoption Experience and program manager of the Kinship Center With compassion for adopted individuals and adoptive and birth parents alike, Adam Pertman explores the history and human impact of adoption, explodes the corrosive myths surrounding it, and tells compelling stories about its participants as they grapple with issues relating to race, identity, equality, discrimination, personal history, and connections with all their families. For the first edition of this groundbreaking examination of adoption and its impact on us all, Pertman won awards from many organizations, including the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, the Dave Thomas Center for Adoption Law, the American Adoption Congress, the Century Foundation, Holt International, and the US Congress. In this updated edition, Pertman reveals how changing attitudes and laws are transforming adoption—and thereby American society—in the twenty-first century. “Groundbreaking . . . courageous, penetrating, engaging, and deeply personal. —David Brodzinksy, Ph.D., co-author of Being Adopted: The Lifelong Search for Self “Creative, insightful, and a must-read.” —Ruth McRoy, Ph.D., co-author of Openness in Adoption: Exploring Family Connections “Pertman combines journalistic research and personal anecdotes in this stimulating overview of the trends and cultural ramifications of adoption.” —Publishers Weekly “A valuable experience for anyone, especially the adoptive parent.” —Kirkus Reviews

Author : Anthony Douglas
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 24,79 MB
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1134518390

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Adoption: Changing Families, Changing Times draws together contributions from all those with an interest in adoption: adopted people; birth parents and adoptive parents; practitioners and managers in the statutory and voluntary sectors; academics and policy makers. Chapters on research and policy are interspersed with those from people with first-hand experience of being adopted, becoming an adoptive parent or giving a child up for adoption. Together, they provide unique insights into a subject that although regularly in the media is often surrounded by prejudice and misconception. Topics covered include: * children and young people in care * trying to adopt * waiting for adoption * life after adoption * the politics of adoption. This accessible text offers a comprehensive view of adoption policy, practice and services and analyses why adoption has become so controversial. It provides professional and general reader alike with a fully rounded picture of adoption and exposes some of the myths surrounding it.

Author : Clive Staples Lewis
Publisher : Scribner
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 29,7 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Medical
ISBN :

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Why must humanity suffer? In this elegant and thoughtful work, C. S. Lewis questions the pain and suffering that occur everyday and how they contrast with the notion of a God that is both omnipotent and good?the answer to this critical theological problem is within these pages.