The Whole Life Adoption Book: Realistic Advice for Building a Healthy Adoptive Family - Softcover

Schooler, Jayne E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0891097228 ISBN 13: 9780891097228

Publisher: Navpress Pub Group, 1993

Synopsis

With wisdom and compassion, this powerful and thorough book addresses the needs and concerns facing adoptive parents and offers encouragement for adoptive families at every stage of the journey.

· Includes discussion questions and parenting tips

About this title

From the Back Cover:

ADOPTIVE FAMILES DEAL WITH A SPECIAL DYNAMIC THAT AFFECTS PARENTS, ADOPTED CHILDREN, AND BIRTH CHILDREN. And they face unique issues of attachment, adjustment, and identity. Creating a nurturing family environment and being prepared for typical crisis points are critical in forging a healthy, lasting family relationship. This book will give hope and direction to those considering adoption and to those desiring to improve and develop the adoptive family relationship at any stage.

About the Author:

Jayne Schooler is the author of four books in the field of foster care, adoption, and family life and has appeared on dozens of radio talk shows across the country. An educator, author, and speaker, she brings insight and empathy to audiences of both families and professionals. She holds a master's degree in life issues counseling from the Master's Graduate School of Divinity. Jayne and her husband, David, live in Dayton, Ohio.

About this edition

• Publisher: Navpress Pub Group
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0891097228
• ISBN 13: 9780891097228
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 228