How can an Adoption-Competent Therapist Support your Family?

Written by: Jean Skelton

Whether a child joins a family through adoption, kinship care, customary care or international adoption, specialized therapy can help.  Adoption-competent therapists are trained to help families navigate the normal and predictable core issues that arise for those who are a part of the permanency spectrum.  When these issues, like Loss, are understood through a trauma/attachment-informed lens, then behaviours can be better supported and family bonds strengthened.  This process enhances caregiver's ability to help their child heal from some of their early life experiences and increases the child’s sense of trust

What if we are in Crisis? Is therapy still helpful?

At times, families and/or individuals seek therapy support during a crisis.  This may involve a child or teen leaving the home prematurely after a period of conflict, which might also have involved incidents of aggression.  In other cases, teens and families might be contemplating issues related to search and reunion and want additional support around that process.

Help is available during every stage of this journey

Whatever challenges your family is currently navigating, an adoption-competent therapist can provide the expertise needed to help you sort through different parts of the permanency journey.

Help is available during every stage of this journey

Jean provides specialized therapy for adoption & permanency-based families, offering guidance through moments of transition, uncertainty, and repair.

Connect with Jean to begin supportive, informed care.

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