The Power of Connection: The Bond Between Adoptive Siblings In "The Power of Connection: The Bond Between Adoptive Siblings," readers will embark on a heartwarming journey that explores the unique and powerful bond between adoptive siblings. This short read book delves into the various aspects of building a family through adoption and the incredible connections that form between siblings who share this experience. The table of contents provides a roadmap for readers to navigate through the different chapters, each offering valuable insights and stories that highlight the strength and resilience of adoptive siblings. From the initial stages of building a family to the challenges and growth that come with adoption, this book covers it all. Readers will be captivated by the heartwarming adoption stories shared within these pages. These stories serve as a testament to the unbreakable bonds that form between adoptive siblings, showcasing the power of love and connection in creating a strong and supportive family unit. "The Power of Connection" also explores the importance of supporting identity and embracing differences within the adoptive sibling dynamic. It delves into the role of advocacy and empowerment in ensuring that each sibling feels seen, heard, and valued. Throughout the book, readers will discover the life lessons that adoptive siblings learn together, such as resilience, adaptability, and the true meaning of companionship and support. The chapters on expanding the family, supporting new additions, and shared parenting offer practical advice and guidance for adoptive families navigating these transitions. "The Power of Connection" also delves into the unique challenges faced by adoptive siblings in long-distance relationships and provides strategies for creating traditions and supporting each other from afar. This book goes beyond the adoptive sibling relationship and explores the importance of supporting others through mentoring, advocacy, and education. It emphasizes the concept of love without boundaries and the power of sibling dynamics in shaping individual journeys. With a section dedicated to frequently asked questions, readers will find answers to common queries and concerns. Additionally, the book invites readers to reach out with any further questions or comments they may have. As a bonus, readers will receive a free copy of "How To Be A Super Mom," a guide filled with practical tips and advice for mothers looking to excel in their parenting journey. "The Power of Connection: The Bond Between Adoptive Siblings" is a must-read for adoptive families, siblings, and anyone interested in understanding the profound impact of adoption on sibling relationships. Get your copy today and discover the power of connection in building a strong and loving This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents The Power of Connection: The Bond Between Adoptive Siblings Building a Family Shared Experiences Adoption Stories Challenges and Growth Unbreakable Bonds Creating Memories Supporting Identity Supporting Each Other Embracing Differences Advocacy and Empowerment Life Lessons Resilience and Adaptability Companionship and Support Expanding the Family Supporting New Additions Shared Parenting Forever Connected Long-Distance Relationships Creating Traditions Supporting Others Mentoring Advocacy and Education Love Without Boundaries Sibling Dynamics Supporting Individual Journeys Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?

Originally published in 1993, this classic piece of literature on adoption has revolutionised the way people think about adopted children. Nancy Verrier examines the life-long consequences of the 'primal wound' - the wound that is caused when a child is separated from its mother - for adopted people. Her argument is supported by thorough research in pre- and perinatal psychology, attachment, bonding and the effects of loss.

The relationships between brothers and sisters are infinitely varied. These bonds last throughout life, creating character and informing behavior in a multitude of situations. In their path-breaking book, the first major account of the powerful emotional connections between brothers and sisters, two clinical psychologists chart this unknown territory, offering a theory of the ways in which siblings attach, create each other's identities, and affect the course of each other's lives. The influence of childhood intimacy, parental behavior, family turmoil, birth order, and gender are all examined. Based on a decade of research and clinical evidence, "The Sibling Bond" brings fresh insight to important clinical and theoretical issues, including attachment theory, the development of the self, and the emergence of sexual identity. -- From publisher's description.

Sixteen essays ranging from lyric essays to narrative journalism address how we make sense of what we cannot know, how we make change in the world, how we heal, and how we know when we are home. Collectively, these essays convey the longing for agency and connection, particularly among women. They will resonate with readers of all ages, but perhaps especially with women in the second half of life, those dealing with aging parents, retirement, illness, and accompanying vulnerabilities. Here readers will find comfort within keen reflection upon life's ambiguities.

When one begins to examine the existing literature dealing with siblings, one soon becomes aware that many separate domains of sibling research exist and that there is little connection between them; for example, sibling relationships in early childhood, genetic and environmental influences on individual differences between siblings, dysfunctional sibling relation ships, adult sibling helping relationships, sibling violence and abuse, and so on. The author's aim in writing this book was to attempt to bring together for the first time studies from diverse areas of sibling research into a single volume. The book is a summary and integration of the various domains of sibling studies, extending across the life span where studies exist to make this possible. Although many gaps in the sibling research literature within and between domains of study and over the life span still exist, it is hoped that this book will motivate others to help fill in the gaps by suggesting direc tions where further research is needed.

Evelyn Robinson, OAM, has written four books about adoption separation and reunion. This is her first book. What becomes of women who are separated from their children by adoption? Why do so many adopted people feel such a strong desire to seek out their families of origin? In what ways are families with adopted children different from other families? This book by Evelyn Robinson provides the answers to these questions and many others.'Adoption and Loss - The Hidden Grief' was first published in 2000. A revised edition was published in 2003 and the 21st Century edition was published in 2018.

Based on a hugely successful US model, the Seven Core Issues in Adoption is the first conceptual framework of its kind to offer a unifying lens that was inclusive of all individuals touched by the adoption experience. The Seven Core Issues are Loss, Rejection, Shame/Guilt, Grief, Identity, Intimacy, and Mastery/Control. The book expands the model to be inclusive of adoption and all forms of permanency: adoption, foster care, kinship care, donor insemination and surrogacy. Attachment and trauma are integrated with the Seven Core Issues model to address and normalize the additional tasks individuals and families will encounter. The book views the Seven Core Issues from a range of perspectives including: multi-racial, LGBTQ, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, African-American, International, openness, search and reunion, and others. This essential guide introduces each Core Issue, its impact on individuals, offering techniques for growth and healing.

First published in 1996. This new book gives voice to an emerging consensus among bereavement scholars that our understanding of the grief process needs to be expanded. The dominant 20th century model holds that the function of grief and mourning is to cut bonds with the deceased, thereby freeing the survivor to reinvest in new relationships in the present. Pathological grief has been defined in terms of holding on to the deceased. Close examination reveals that this model is based more on the cultural values of modernity than on any substantial data of what people actually do. Presenting data from several populations, 22 authors - among the most respected in their fields - demonstrate that the health resolution of grief enables one to maintain a continuing bond with the deceased. Despite cultural disapproval and lack of validation by professionals, survivors find places for the dead in their on-going lives and even in their communities. Such bonds are not denial: the deceased can provide resources for enriched functioning in the present. Chapters examine widows and widowers, bereaved children, parents and siblings, and a population previously excluded from bereavement research: adoptees and their birth parents. Bereavement in Japanese culture is also discussed, as are meanings and implications of this new model of grief. Opening new areas of research and scholarly dialogue, this work provides the basis for significant developments in clinical practice in the field.

The practical classic on adopting an older child.

While books about adoption proliferate, none of them addresses the subject of open and interracial adoption like Jana Wolff's personal and frank account does in [i]Secret Thoughts of an Adoptive Mother[/i]. Often irreverent, always insightful, surprisingly funny and stunningly honest, [i]Secret Thoughts[/i] tells it like it is: How it feels for a woman to look nothing like her child and to know the woman who does. This fiercely honest and funny book answers questions no one dares to ask: What if I don't like the child I get? Will she want the baby back? If this is the happiest day of my life, why am I so sad? Am I too white for a kid this black? Chapter titles include: The Myth of Bliss, Friendly Racism, Meeting Your Child's Mother, and Adopted Poop Doesn't Smell Any Different.