Adoption: The Continuing Debate

by Patricia Morgan

When the author's previous book Adoption and the Care of Children was published it ignited a fierce debate on the desirability of adoption and the reasons for its decline. The response from politicians, child care professionals and the media was so great that it was decided to invite contributions to a sequel. This volume is the result. It begins with a summary of the original book, which is followed by commentaries from professionals writing from differing perspectives.

160 pages, Paperback

First published October 28, 1999

About the author

Patricia Morgan, MA, CCC

Author, Keynote Speaker, Workshop Leader and Counselor

Patricia Morgan is an author who specializes in strengthening resilience. Presenting to thousands of people each year, she is an international speaker with a Masters Degree in Psychology. When you get Patricia you get practical how-tos that decrease self-doubt, stress and miscommunication while increasing vitality, joy, productivity and workplace satisfaction. Plus she delivers her message in a fun, insightful and uplifting manner. As The Bounce Back Expert, Patricia confidently affirms, 'Youre stronger than you think.'

Patricia has authored dozens of articles and several books. Her latest book is From Woe to WOW: How Resilient Women Succeed at Work.

With her daughter, Kelly, she wrote the best selling book Love Her as She Is: Lessons from a Daughter Stolen by Addictions. It is a story about the power of unconditional love. Love Her as She Is has been featured on national radio and television. Patricia is also the author of She Said: A Tapestry of Womens Quotes, Alberta Women Said: Wise Words by Wondrous Western Women, The Light Hearted Approach: 87 Ways to be an Upbeat Parent and Frantic Free: 147 Ways to Calm Down and Lighten Up.

Before becoming a professional speaker, Patricia had careers as an Early Childhood Educator, Parent Educator, Family Counselor, Therapeutic Counselor and Group Facilitator. With a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, she worked for organizations such as the Calgary Counselling Centre, Cambyr Agencies, Parent Support Association, Contemporary Woman Project and EAP provider. Patricia is a Certified Integrative Body Psychotherapist and a Certified Canadian Counsellor.

Patricias inspirations, stories and solutions are developed from extensive research and training in positive psychology and resilience plus her experience as a career counsellor, group facilitator, agency director, and family and community woman. She says of her work, I feel honoured to help people cope with challenges, strengthen their resilience and celebrate their accomplishments and possibilities.

Patricia is an active member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, Women in Psychology and the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS). Patricia was honored by Global TV and the Calgary YWCA as a Woman of Vision."

Reviews

[Gerry · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of the things I marvel about is the ability of some authors to essentially write the same thing over and over in different forms depending on the subject.

This author is one such. She seems to have a particular viewpoint that of an evangelical Christian right winger with a mission to restore a sort of state of nature as described in her particular version of the bible.

Adoption has changed radically over the years and Social changes have been reflected in changes in the policy..
The have been tectonic changes in society too and since 1980 in particular lower income individuals and their families have seen decreases in their non work time as parents have been forced to work longer to make ends meet.

The economic changes have not bee voted on by individuals and it is disingenuous to blame family issues on individual choices yet the author seems to take gleeful pleasure in the punishment of parents for all intent and purposes.