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Long-term treatment of emotionally disturberd adoptees and their families

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A review of literature on outpatient treatment of emotionally disturbed adoptees is presented. Key issues in adoption therapy are discussed. A model featuring long-term support for adoptive children and their families is described with a menu of accompanying clinical strategies. Applications in mental health settings and directions for research are reviewed.

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Hoyle, S.G. Long-term treatment of emotionally disturberd adoptees and their families. Clin Soc Work J 23, 429–440 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02191631

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