The Childrens Issues

ADOPTION, part 2 ADOPTEES FIND THEIR BIOLOGICAL PARENTS

1 CEs

$20

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Program Description

Technological developments in genealogical internet searching and in the sequencing of DNA and its genealogical meaning has made it much easier for adoptees to locate their biological families than ever before.
But there are some risks and implications. What if the search leads to rejection? To disappointment? And what could be the impact on the relationship of the adoptees to their adoptive families?
Listen and learn.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the motivations behind the wish of adoptees to find their biological families
2. Appreciate the biggest concern of adoptees when considering searching for their biological families
3. Recognize the implications of finding one’s biological family on their sense of identity.
4. Be able to help adoptive parents develop a narrative about the adoption.
5. Understand what is referred to as the primal wound.
6. Recognize the stance therapists should take in working with adoptees interested in finding their biological parents.

Interviews

ADOPTION PART 2 When Adoptees Find Their Biological Parents - Amy Groessl, Ph.D.

Techological developments in genealogical internet searching and in the sequencing of the DNA and its genealogical meaning has made it much easier for adoptees to locate their biological families than ever before. But there are some risks and implications. What if the search leads to rejection? To disappointment? And what could be the impact on the relationship of the adoptees to their adoptive families? Listen and learn.

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