A primary prevention group for latency age children dealing with adoption issues

Area of Science:

• Child Psychology
• Family Studies
• Social Work

Background:

• Adoption presents unique lifelong challenges for children.
• Early intervention is crucial for addressing adoption-related issues.
• Support groups can provide a safe space for children to process their experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe an eight-session primary prevention group program for latency-age children with adoption issues.
• To evaluate the structure, process, and effectiveness of the intervention.
• To explore the role of an adoptive parent and nurse psychotherapist as group leader.

Main Methods:

• An eight-session group program was designed for latency-age children.
• The program focused on primary prevention and addressing adoption issues.
• The group leader was an adoptive parent and nurse psychotherapist.

Main Results:

• The group program's structure and process were detailed.
• The effectiveness of the intervention in facilitating the adoption process was evaluated.
• The group provided a supportive environment for children.

Conclusions:

• The described group program is a viable primary prevention strategy for children with adoption issues.
• Facilitating the lifelong process of dealing with adoption issues is achievable through targeted interventions.
• The unique perspective of the group leader enhanced the program's effectiveness.