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Gray, Deborah D., 1951-

Attaching in adoption : practical tools for today's parents / by Deborah D. Gray.

Indianapolis, Ind. : Perspectives Press, ©2002.

391 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

For adoptive parents of children who have challenges in attachment because of neglect, grief, abuse, or prenatal exposure to substances. Provides sound theory, research outcomes, sensitive encouragement, calming support, and practical tools for families and those who work with them. A book destined to become a 21st century classic in the field of adoption and fostering.--From publisher description.

Adoption.

Attachment behavior in children.

Attachment disorder in children.

Adopted children -- Family relationships.

Attachment disorder.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 374-382) and index.

Introduction: Equipping parents of children at risk for attachment problems -- What is attachment and why is it important? -- Challenges for children and parents -- What children have already learned about attachment -- Grief and its effects -- Trauma and traumatic loss -- The impact of cultural change -- Other complications for attaching -- Emotional development -- The shape of progress -- Relaxing the grip of anxienty and control -- The fairness factor -- Building emotional intelligence -- Forming a team of support -- Getting professional help -- Epilogue -- Appendix.

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