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The death of a 10-year old North Carolina adoptee raised serious questions about practitioners and therapies in the treatment of Attachment Disorder.

Continue reading Rebirthing Controversy

I watched a documentary on "rebirthing" one time and I could not imagine the fear that the child would be going through as their "parents" and doctor are telling them to fight their way out of the "womb." As far as I can tell, the only thing that this can create for the child is an added fear that they will be put into the womb again if they do not "attach" to their adoptive parents. It is very important for adoptive parents to use their common sense in treatment options for their child and to check and double check the credentials of your therapist or other medical professional.