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Child-Centered Adoption: A Conversation with Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao

Child-Centered Adoption: A Conversation with Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao

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Dr. Steven Hassan
Jun 14, 2022
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I contacted a long-time friend and colleague, Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao, to discuss best adoption practices and the importance of understanding the human need for positive attachment and relationships for my podcast, The Influence Continuum. Pavao is a pioneer in advocating that the emphasis on adoption should be child-centered—that its goal should be to find the right family for a child rather than just finding a child for the family. She is the author of the wonderful book, The Family of Adoption and provides counseling and coaching for parents and children involved in the adoption process.

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