What experiences prompted adoptive parents of preadolescents to self-refer for child–parent relationship therapy?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alyssa M. Swan ◽  
Sue C. Bratton ◽  
Lindsey Hughes ◽  
Kimberly Walker ◽  
Caitlin Frawley
Keyword(s):  
Adoptive Parents ◽  
Child Parent Relationship Therapy ◽  
Relationship Therapy ◽  
Parent Relationship

Child–Parent Relationship Therapy for Adoptive Families

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 419-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kara Carnes-Holt
Keyword(s):  
Primary Caregivers ◽  
Adoptive Parents ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Adopted Children ◽  
Adoptive Families ◽  
Child Parent Relationship Therapy ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Child Experience ◽  
Relationship Therapy ◽  
Parent Relationship

Adopted children may present with a wide range of disruptive behaviors making it difficult to implement holistic therapeutic interventions. The number of primary caregivers, disrupted placements, and repeated traumatic events contribute to the overall mental health of the adoptee and greater number of occurrences increases the risk of maladjustment. Adoptive parents are faced with the challenge of developing a relationship and helping the child experience that relationships can be safe and trusting. Child–parent relationship therapy (CPRT) is a structured, time-limited approach that trains caregivers to be an active participant as a therapeutic change agent in their child’s life. CPRT therapy offers an empowering treatment modality for families striving to feel connected and secure.

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