Me, the Boy, and The Monster: Exploring the psychology of adoption and trauma

By: Cat McGill

Published February 19th 2019

Category: Business

Pages: 167 pages

ISBN: B07M9Z9DBX

Description:
Me, the Boy, and The Monster is a personal, thoughtful, and touching tribute to a familyÕs journey through the world of adoption and trauma. McGill has a background in developmental psychology and uses this to great effect; the theory sections of MTBTM are relevant, researched, and related to real-life examples from McGillÕs own experience with her adopted son. This book goes beyond the tired clichŽ of ÔattachmentÕ however, pulling together relevant strands of many different psychological theories and disciplines, all of which is juxtaposed against heart-wrenching and emotional accounts taken from McGillÕs own blog, giving the reader a unique and personal insight in to the day to day struggles of her family.

ÔThis isnÕt just a book for people before they adopt; this is also a book for adopters. There were so many things you said that resonated so clearly with my experience. You articulate the concepts beautifully and the personal illustration from your life, so generously included, brings it to life and makes it real.Õ

-- Adoptive parent

ÔI LOVE IT! ItÕs written in a really easy-to-understand way, without too much jargon, and the technical stuff is explained in a clear way.Õ

-- Adoptive parent

ÔYour description of The Monster is a real insight into trauma and its effects on the children. I really gained an understanding and even recognised some traits in our 17-month-old. I appreciate the honesty you have included with your examples Ð letting the reader know what works/doesnÕt work and that you have to change your approach as the child develops/heals.Õ

-- Adoptive parent