Abstract
Marriage, couple, and family counselors and therapists are encouraged to understand adoption-related developmental considerations when working with international adult adoptees. One specific subgroup, Chinese adoptees, are entering adulthood and are well-served by adoption-informed mental health providers. This practice brief reviews demographic information about the Chinese adoptee diaspora and describes adoption-informed practices.
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