Communicating with the Adopted Child

About the Book

This book focuses on the importance of family conversation and the power of speech in providing both information and emotional support to the adopted child. Utilizing examples drawn from interview, case studies, and extensive correspondence, as well as from leading studies in the fields of psychology, sociology, and social work, Dr. Komar’s book give a reassuring perspective on some of the most troubling issues of adoption. Here is specific, proven advice on how to overcome common obstacles to parent-child communication.

About the Author

Miriam Komar, D.S.W. has a private practice in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis in New York City. Formerly a lecturer at Adelphic University and infant therapist at Mt. Sinai Medical Center, she coordinated the Adoption Resources Program at The Postgraduate Center for Mental Health. She was also a faculty member of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York.