Ep 43: Racial and Ethnic Identity in Adoptive Families
b'International and Transracial adoptions add another layer of complexity to the challenges faced by those touched by adoption. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel interview Susan F. Branco, PhD, LCPC (MD), LPC (VA), NCC, ACS. Dr. Branco is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia and Maryland.
Dr. Branco outlines:
-Tips for mental health professionals working with individuals and families touched by adoption
-Developmental tasks for identity development of an adopted individual
-Specific challenges for transracial and international adoption
-Racial and ethnicity identity development tasks
-The concept of Reculturation'