Working with adopted clients is complicated, in that, although adoption and mental health are inextricably intertwined, it can be difficult to integrate adoption into the therapeutic work.
Therapists say things like:
- “It feels like I’m missing something, but I can’t put my finger on it.”
- “It seems like they don’t want to get better.”
- “Everything I say feels wrong, and there’s so much tension in the therapy.”
- “They’re compliant, but it just feels like they’re going through the motions.”
The Adoption Lens Training is a clinical training for residential and therapeutic programs working with adopted teens and young adults.
The Centered Identity Model (in development) is a framework for identity formation for those whose narratives lack safety, stability, and security. It includes the latest research, and brings together two essential components for adoptees – identity and narrative. It follows the clinical work through three phases – survival mode, identity bridge and the empowered path.
Four Sessions:
Session 1: The Context of Adoption + Model Overview
Session 2: Recognizing Survival Mode
Session 3: The Identity Bridge
Session 4: The Empowered Path
Follow-up Case Consultation:
Bi-weekly or monthly case consultation is available after the training to help teams apply the adoption lens to current cases and treatment plans.
“Very knowledgeable and will take strategies back to my own practice.”
“I really liked this workshop. It was new information. The info was specific and usable.”
“Loved this! Katie was so knowledgeable. Her style promoted lots of discussion.”
–National Association of Social Workers Symposium
To discuss your organizational needs and availability, please reach out via email at katiejae35@gmail.com or phone at 617-448-4252.