Building Self-Esteem in Children and Teens Who Are Adopted or Fostered

Just because children have been fostered or adopted, it doesn't mean they can't grow up to be happy, healthy and successful. In Building Self-Esteem in Children Who Are Adopted or Fostered, Dr. Sue offers simple and practical advice to those supporting children aged 7+ to help them move beyond their trauma and build healthy self-esteem. The book explains how self-esteem develops, why adopted and fostered children often have low self-esteem and how this can affect them. Dr Sue describes proven techniques to help traumatized children gain confidence, showing how you can play a powerful role in your child's happiness. Full of useful advice and effective techniques, this book is ideal for foster and adoptive parents, social workers, counsellors and therapists, as well as other professionals working with children who are fostered or adopted. Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 Fostered and Adopted Children and Teens Struggle with Self-Esteem Chapter 2 The Challenges of Parenting a Fostered or Adopted Child or Teen Chapter 3 Attachment and Self-Esteem: Two Critical Aspects of Connecting with a Fostered or Adopted Child or Teen Chapter 4 Providing a Child or Teen with a “Corrective Emotional Experience” Chapter 5 Strategies for Working with Traumatized Fostered or Adopted Children and Teens Chapter 6 Assessing Your Parenting and Professional Skills Chapter 7 Strategies for Increasing Fostered or Adopted Children and Teens’ Self-Esteem Chapter 8 Parenting an Adopted or Fostered Child or Teen Chapter 9 The Triple Empowerment Self-Esteem System: Educate, Embrace and Empower Parting Words References Recommended Resources _GoBack How do you give your adopted or fostered child the best opportunities to grow up to be happy, healthy, and successful? In this accessible book, national childhood trauma expert Dr. Sue offers simple advice to those supporting children aged 7+. She explains why adopted or fostered children can often experience self-esteem issues, the impact it can have on their lives, and offers everyday strategies to help the child to move beyond their trauma and develop healthy self-esteem. Ideal for foster and adoptive parents as well as professionals supporting children and families, this book reveals the powerful role you can play in your child's well-being. Book jacket In Building Self-Esteem in Children Who Are Adopted or Fostered Dr. Sue offers useful advice and outlines proven techniques for those supporting children aged 7+ to help them grow up to be confident and successful.