So You Want to Adopt... Now What?: A Practical Guide for Navigating the Adoption Process - Softcover

Graham, Ruth Bell; Dormon, Sara R., Ph.D.

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9780830738991: So You Want to Adopt... Now What?: A Practical Guide for Navigating the Adoption Process
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0830738991 ISBN 13: 9780830738991
Publisher: Baker Pub Group, 2006

Synopsis

One in seven couples struggle with infertility. Other parents long to add another child to their family who needs a home. Whatever the reason, many couples who decide to pursue adoption do not realize the often unnerving, stressful, emotional ride it can be. Deciding to adopt means moving into uncharted territory. There are many emotional highs and lows, as well as psychological, mental and spiritual ramifications. The authors prepare prospective adoptive parents for the adoption process, from helping them examine their motives for adopting to making practical decisions about the type of adoption to pursue. They also explore the adoption process from the viewpoints of the prospective adoptive parents, the birth parents, the adoptee, attorneys and adoption agencies. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone considering adoption.

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About the Author

SARA DORMON is a clinical psychologist specializing in women’s issues and crisis pregnancies. For the past 25 years, she has worked with young women and their families as they deal with unplanned pregnancies. Sara has been interviewed on television and radio, covering the issues of teen pregnancy, abortion and adoption and is the coauthor of the book I’m Pregnant… Now What?

From the Back Cover

Are you considering adoption? Read this first! Let Sara Dormon and Ruth Graham help you navigate the tempestuous rollercoaster ride of the adoption journey. Step by step, they will guide you through the legal, financial and practical aspects of the adoption process. You ll gain a realistic picture of what adoption means the joys, the fears, the stresses, the disappointments and the happy moment when a child is put in your arms. Sara and Ruth will prepare you for the spiritual, emotional and mental aspects of adoption with practical tips and the wisdom of their experiences. They also share personal, heartfelt stories from the viewpoints of the birth mother, adoptive parents and others involved in the process that lend a helpful perspective.

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Publisher
Baker Pub Group
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0830738991
ISBN 13 
9780830738991
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
152
Rating
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