{"title":"Alison Roy","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlison Roy’s works offer thoughtful insights into themes of adoption and family, blending emotional depth with accessible storytelling. Her books often serve as both a guide and a source of comfort, making complex topics approachable for readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, Alison Roy’s titles provide valuable perspectives that support understanding and empathy. Readers can expect compassionate narratives that illuminate personal journeys and foster meaningful conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-for-adoption-by-alison-roy-9780367439477","title":"A for Adoption","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe experience of adoption—both adopting and being adopted—can stir up deep emotional pain, often related to loss and early trauma. \u003ci\u003eA for Adoption\u003c\/i\u003e provides insight and support to those families and individuals facing these complex processes and challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on both a psychoanalytic, theoretical framework and first-hand accounts of adopters, adoptees, and professionals within the adoption process, Alison Roy responds to the need for further and consistent support for adoptive parents and children, to help inform and understand the reality of their everyday lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores both the current and historical context of adoption, as well as its depiction within literature, before addressing issues such as conflict in relationships, the impact of significant trauma and loss, attachment and the importance of early relationships, and contact with birth families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUniquely, this book addresses the experiences of, and provides support for, both adoptive professionals and families. It focuses on understanding rather than apportioning blame, and responds to a plea from a parent who requested \u003ci\u003e\"a book to help me understand my child better\"\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47604947091692,"sku":"9780367439477","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780367439477-a-for-adoption.jpg?v=1778115904"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alison-roy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}