Adaptation to a new life can be an exciting opportunity but it is also a very scary situation especially for older aged children. The adoption-specific therapy is based on a structured, evidence-based protocol for providing mental health treatments to families adopting vulnerable children (APA, 2021).
As the parent you may also be dealing with mixed emotions and expectations. Therapy sessions are structured and tailored to each parent entailing positive parenting approaches that are based on the child’s past history. Numerous techniques based on building resilience, as well as trauma-informed and attachment-based treatments are used within therapy sessions.
Our children should have the opportunity to develop positive adaptation skills in preparation for their new life. Parents equally participate in therapy sessions assisting with creating a trustworthy, trauma-informed environment.
