Important to see a therapist who has an understanding of adoption/foster issues?
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Important to see a therapist who has an understanding of adoption/foster issues?
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For people who are adopted or for AP or foster kids, do you think it is important that a therapist you plan to work with have an understanding of issues relating to adoption or foster care?
I think that some of the issues faced are really different than the general population and if a therapist has not had experience working in these areas, they might not be sensitive to the special issues.
Thoughts?
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sambina2
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I gave up a child for adoption and I saw a special therapist that deals with only adoption for a long time. |
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surfnerd
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yes indeed I am adopted an I do think I need a therapist. |
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Freckle Face
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Hi Looney Tunes,
Yes, I feel it is extremely important that an experienced therapist who specializes in adoption/foster care issues works with adoptees. There is a therapist in our town who specializes in adoption/foster issues and he is an adoptee. He is very popular here and he is the only therapist i would even consider for my children. |
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Kimber
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I am adopted and have been thinking about seeing a therapist for a while. I think i have commitment issues. I have trouble opening up to most people and I wonder if it has to do with the fact that I am adopted. I think the only person who could help me is someone with experience dealing with other adoptees. |
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Cartier
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Ofcourse, I think that is an absolute necessity for any part of the adoption triad. The same goes for a physician/pediatrician. I found a great pediatrician for my son who has handled many specifically internationally adopted children and was aware of some of the exsisting health conditions, etc., from the get-go. |
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Jennifer L
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I think that it would be important to have a therapist familiar with adoption/foster care issues, absolutely. I completely agree with your reasoning.
I would like to add a caveat: that the "best" therapist is the one you are comfortable with. Choosing a therapist is a very individual decision: you're basing it on whatever criteria is important to you.
That can be based on race/gender/background/religion or whatever else you choose. Don't be afraid to "shop around" until you find the therapist that is the right fit for you. |
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