Adoption

To be adopted, you must first be relinquished, given up. Many children who are adopted struggle with feelings of emptiness, abandonment, not being wanted and not belonging, all the while being told, "You were chosen." It is a conflict for many adopted children, and adoptees who are now adults. Kristie understands these conflicting feelings, and works with children and adults who have been adopted at various ages and stages. If you, or your child, are struggling with issues of adoption, Kristie offers help. Contrary to what fairytales and movies display, there is much more to adoption than the "chosen one" story many adoptees are sold.

Click What Can a Tiny Baby Know to read more about adoption and what a tiny baby could possibly know.

Adoption Resources

Post-Adoption Specialist ~
Karl Stenske, M.A.

Books ~
Adoption by Lesbians & Gay Men edited by David M. Brodzinsky & Adam Pertman
Being Adopted: A Lifelong Search for Self  by David M. Brodzinsky, et al.
Journey of the Adopted Self by Betty Jean Lifton
Lost & Found: The Adoption Experience by Betty Jean Lifton
The Connected Child: Bring hope and healing to your adoptive family by Karyn B. Purvis
The Primal Wound by Nancy Verrier

Online Magazine ~
Adoption Voices

Kristie Cain, LMFT, RPT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
LMFT 78868
Registered Play Therapist

18 Technology, Suite 118
Irvine, CA  92618
Kristie@CainCounseling.com
(949) 599-4343