An Existential Approach to Adoptive Identity Development in Adulthood

Kevin A Fall; Gail Roaten; Stephanie Eberts

doi:10.1177/1066480712451250

An Existential Approach to Adoptive Identity Development in Adulthood

Kevin A Fall, Gail Roaten, Stephanie Eberts

School of Behavioral Sciences

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Abstract

As adoption in our society continues to increase, mental health professionals are faced with working with the coexisting intrapersonal, familial, and social issues. The formation of an adoptive identity is one of the more critical and complicated tasks facing adoptees. Existentialism is a counseling theory that is well suited to address the issues related to adoptive identity formation in adulthood. An overview of the philosophy of existentialism as well as a detailed exploration of how to use the givens of existence along with the authentic relationship is provided as a framework for helping adults explore and develop a healthy self in context.

Original language	American English
Journal	The Family Journal
Volume	20
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1066480712451250
State	Published - Sep 2012

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Social and Behavioral Sciences
Counseling

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