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Author:

Foli, Karen J.

Title:

The post-adoption blues : overcoming the unforeseen challenges of adoption / Karen J. Foli and John R. Thompson.

Publisher:

Distributed to the book trade by St. Martin's Press,
Distributed to the book trade by St. Martin's Press,

Copyright Date:

c2004

Description:

xiv, 242 p. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Adoption--Psychological aspects.
Adoptive parents--Psychology.
Adopted children--Psychology.
Parenting

Other Authors:

Thompson, John R., M.D.

Notes:

This book is intended as a reference volume only. The information given here is designed to help you make informed decisions. Includes bibliographical references (p. [230]-237) and index.

Contents:

The adoption process -- The world's best parents -- Attachment to your child -- The well-being of the child -- The emotional needs of your child -- Integration into your family -- Expectations of family and friends -- Expectations of birthparents -- How society sees you -- Expectations of adoption professionals -- The father, the family -- Post-adoption stress and depression -- Assessment of post-adoption stress and depression -- Empowering parents -- A call to action.

ISBN:

9781579548667 (pbk.)
1579548660 (pbk.)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)54694619

LCCN:

2004005949

Locations:

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

GBPF771 -- Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (Ankeny)

SCPC074 -- Hudson Public Library (Hudson)

KWPE446 -- Mount Pleasant Public Library (Mount Pleasant)