Adoption Counseling

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Counseling for all members of the triad is important throughout the life-long adoption process. At any time, a members of the adoption triad may experience a challenge that can alleviated by participating in counseling. It is important to work with a therapist that is knowledgeable about adoption issues across the life-span.

Turning Corners Counseling and Support Services is a program that is available to birth parents, pre- and post-adoptive parents and adoptees of all ages nationally. Face-to-face, phone, and on-line counseling is available. Turning Corners specializes in adoptive family preservation and disruption counseling. Family preservation programs include intensive counseling sessions for the whole family. The therapist will meet with the child and parents individually as well as together. Key issues will identified and a treatment plan will be implemented to best improve the families functioning. Parent education is also a key component to the success of the program.

Assistance is also available for children and families experiencing an adoption disruption or dissolution. All parties involved experience grief and loss, anger and trauma during an disruption/dissolution and may need on-going support. Children can be counseled through the transition to a new family or placement setting. Additionally, support is available for the remaining family members including other siblings in the home.

Counseling with a qualified professional is a key component in the success of some adoptions. Particularly when unexpected issues arise or when parents are ill-prepared to parent children with adoption/foster care related issues.

See www.turningcornerscounseling.com or call 330-668-6041.