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The Family Journal is among the few counseling peer-reviewed journals that frequently publishes adoption-related theory, practice, and research. The current special issue explores counseling interventions for domestic, transracial, and international adult adoptees. The contributing authors share theory, clinical practices, teaching strategies, and research findings.

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adult adoptees adoption transracial adoption international adoption

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Introduction to the Special Issue Family and Couple Counseling with Adult Adoptees: Culturally Affirming Approaches and Practices

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