Beneath the Mask: Understanding Adopted Teens [signed] [first edition]

Working with adopted adolescents is complex. The key to successful therapy and healthy development is to help the adolescent discover and accept the person within. Parents will discover: ·the six most common adoption stuck-spots ·the complexities of adoption ·the adopted teen’s quest for identity ·how therapy may help the adoptive families learn and grow together. Therapists and clinicians will discover: ·a broad knowledge base on adoption ·a step-by-step assessment process ·clinical intervention strategies ·a wealth of case histories ·treatment resources and therapy tools ·writing and art therapy samples.