Raising Boys & Girls
Ep 227: Creating Connection with Adoptive Kids with Emma Soechting and David Denton
Nov 26, 2024
Emma Soechting, a therapist specializing in strong-willed teens, and David Denton, a veteran counselor with a focus on high-conflict families, share their experiences supporting adoptive families. They discuss the emotional landscape of adoption, highlighting the importance of empathy and effective communication. Insights on age-specific strategies reveal the complexities of helping older adopted children navigate identity issues. They also emphasize building strong attachments and the critical role community support plays in creating lasting connections.
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- Adoptive children face unique identity challenges during adolescence, necessitating supportive environments for exploring complex emotions alongside their parents.
- Counselors provide tailored strategies for families, focusing on nurturing techniques for younger children and behavioral strategies for older ones, respecting their trauma history.
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Understanding the Impact of Adoption on Children
Children who are adopted may experience unique challenges related to their identity, especially during their teenage years. The struggle with identity often intertwines with the normal development of adolescence, resulting in confusion about their background and feelings of being different. This period can ignite questions about their origins and compel them to process their feelings in a way that might not always be comfortable for them. Parents need to create a supportive environment that allows their adopted children to explore these complex emotions without fear of judgment or misunderstanding.
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