Bibliotherapy involves a parent reading to or with a child an existing piece of literature that opens communication with the child about adoption issues. “Bibliotherapy is effective because you don't talk directly about adoption but metaphorically,” he said. “It is a basis to probe feelings and trigger communication.” It is usually most appropriate for children at an age when they are still being read to, usually age 12 or younger.
Therapeutic rituals can be effective for a child of any age if rituals are part of a family's life. A ritual could involve candle lighting, or planting and cultivating a memorial garden. A ritual can focus on grief or letting go of birth parents, or it can focus on the child's tie to her adoptive family.
Dr. Brodzinsky said that he had no disclosures.
Therapeutic rituals can be effective for a child of any age if rituals are part of a family's life.
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