Adoption Counseling

The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.
~Richard Bach

Are you considering adoption?

You have come to the right place. Whether you are adding to your family or you have decided to place a child up for adoption, this decision will be one of the most important decisions to make in your life.

This decision cannot be made without careful consideration. The impact of this decision remains with you throughout your life. You want it to be the best decision you have ever made.

If you are seriously thinking about adoption, understand that your life and lifestyle will change. Let’s talk about this more.

Adoption counseling is vital.

It is very common for families to need support before and after the adoption process. Pre- and post-adoption counseling can assist with a wide variety of issues.

Here are some examples:

Jody (assumed name) is a teen mother who is unable to care for her unborn baby. She is scared, feels alone, and does not know what to do. Counseling can help Jody decide if adoption is right for her.

A counselor can help Jody process her feelings, fears, and concerns, so she is making the right decision for her and her unborn child. If Jody decides that she still wants to go through with the adoption, post-adoption counseling will be offered to assist her in transitioning successfully.

Mr. and Mrs. Tamperton (assumed name) want to adopt a child. They have the resources to care for a youth; however, they have been unable to have a child of their own.

Adoption counseling can help the Tampertons process any unfinished business they have with infertility as well as what their parenting values are. Counseling will also assist them in understanding how challenging it is for a child to transition to a new home.

Focus on the child that is the pawn.

Although each scenario is different, one thing they may have in common is that each person wants to provide a child a good home.

As a prospective parent, it is always best to consider counseling, so as a parent-to-be you can understand the issues a child faces in the transition to a new environment.

Losing custody or your rights have been terminated.

Decisions were made – and this is where you are. There is no judgment. However, you do need someone to help you process your feelings and deal with any unfinished about your loss, so you can transition successfully.

We want to help you forgive yourself, which is a process. When you ready, we want you to reach out and let us help you.

Ready to adopt or need post-adoption counseling? Call today at (813) 438-5672 today.