Deborah Gray is an experienced family therapist and clinical social worker who specializes in grief, trauma and attachment with older children who have history of abuse and, or neglect. Gray teaches parents how important it is to be patient and that creating a highly structured, highly nurturing environment can help with the attachment of an adopted child. The book Attaching in Adoption includes cross-cultural and interracial adoption, and religious concerns. With a detailed exploration of developmental delays many kids who have been adopted later in life may suffer. “Attaching In Adoption” helps adoptive parents form realistic expectations, while providing suggestions … Continue reading →