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Purvis, Karyn B. (Karyn Brand)
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Adopted children -- Psychology.
Adopted children -- Mental health.
Adopted children -- Family relationships.
Adoptive parents -- Psychology.
Parenting.
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Purvis, Karyn B. (Karyn Brand)
Adopted children -- Psychology.
Adopted children -- Mental health.
Adopted children -- Family relationships.
Adoptive parents -- Psychology.
Parenting.
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The connected child : bring hope and healing to your adoptive family / Karyn Brand Purvis, David R. Cross, Wendy Lyons Sunshine.
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Purvis, Karyn B. (Karyn Brand)
McGraw-Hill, c2007.
Call #:
649
.145
P986c
Subjects
Adopted children -- Psychology.
Adopted children -- Mental health.
Adopted children -- Family relationships.
Adoptive parents -- Psychology.
Parenting.
ISBN:
9780071475006 (pbk.)
Description:
xv, 264 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-258) and index.
Contents:
Hope and healing -- Where your child began -- Solving the puzzle of difficult behavior -- Disarming the fear response with felt safety -- Teaching life values -- You are the boss -- Dealing with defiance -- Nurturing at every opportunity -- Proactive strategies for make life easier -- Supporting healthy brain chemistry -- Handling setbacks -- Healing yourself to heal your child.
Summary:
"The adoption of a child is always a joyous moment in the life of a family. Some adoptions, though, present unique challenges. Welcoming these children into your family--and addressing their special needs--requires care, consideration, and compassion. This book will help you build bonds of affection and trust with your adopted child; effectively deal with any learning or behavioral disorder; discipline your child with love without making him or her feel threatened."--Back cover.
Other authors:
Cross, David R.
Sunshine, Wendy Lyons.
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