Supporting the Mental Health of Adopted People in Clinical Practice

Includes 3 Hours of Continuing Education Credit

• Course Eligible for LPC, LMFT, SW and Psychologists - NBCC Approved.

  (This training meets the requirements for professional development as outlined in the Texas board rules for LPC, LMFT, SW, and Psychologists, and Trauma Care Institute is an Approved Continuing Education Provider through NBCC.)

Date & Time: Friday, November 21st, 2025 | 9:30am - 12:30pm (Central Standard Time, CST)

Cost: $30 + transaction fee

*30% of your registration fee will go to Trauma Support Services to help support our mission and expand our services.*

Cancellation and Refund Policy: The general policy is that refunds will not be offered to participants. However, if a participant presents with  extenuating circumstances, it will be at the discretion of the trainer and Trauma Support Services whether to offer a refund or a spot at the next available training.

Description:

Adoption is a lifelong journey that significantly shapes identity, relationships, and mental health. However, many mental health professionals lack formal training on the unique challenges faced by adopted people. Additionally, most professionals are already working with adopted clients without realizing it, as many do not readily disclose their adoption status. While personal experience or connection to adoption can provide valuable insight, it is not enough to ensure professional competence in this area. This workshop aims to equip clinicians with foundational competencies necessary for providing effective and informed care to this population. Topics will include screening for abusive adoptive family history, understanding search and reunion issues, supporting identity development, and recognizing co-occurring disorders. Through lecture, case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will gain essential skills to enhance their clinical practice and better support adopted people.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify key psychological and developmental concerns commonly experienced by adopted people.

• Develop skills to identify red flags and screen for histories of abuse or neglect within adoptive families.

• Understand the emotional and psychological complexities of search and reunion experiences.

• Explore identity development challenges specific to adoptees, including issues related to race, culture, and belonging.

• Recognize common co-occurring disorders, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, and eating disorders that may be present in adoptee clients.

• Implement trauma-informed, adoptee-affirming therapeutic approaches to support healing and resilience

About Our Speaker:

Katy Perkins Coveney is the founder, CEO, and Clinical Director of FindSelf Counseling, providing professional training, supervision, therapy, case consultation and policy analysis. FindSelf Counseling employs emerging Social Work professionals who wish to specialize in family separation trauma, disordered eating, intimate partner violence, and oppression & discrimination. Katy is a TSBSWE-Board approved clinical supervisor through the State of Texas and North Carolina, is EMDR-trained, and holds clinical social work licenses in CO, FL, NC, TX, and VA. Her experience includes community, state, and national advocacy as a leader and volunteer.

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