TRAUMATIC STRESS IN FOSTER FAMILIES: FOREIGN EXPERIENCE OF FOSTER PARENTS
Abstract
This article analyses the characteristics and challenges faced by adoptive families in the context of traumatic stress. The author analyses the international experience of adoptive parents, focusing on coping strategies and support for children who have experienced traumatic experiences prior to adoption. The article discusses key aspects such as the impact of trauma on the child's behaviour and emotional state, ways to adapt and integrate into a new family, and psychological support for adoptive parents. The study includes a review of the current literature and emphasises the importance of a comprehensive approach to addressing traumatic stress in adoptive families and offers perspectives for further research in this area.
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