“The Healing Power of the Family” is a tribute to foster and adoptive parents and to their potent influence upon the disturbed children who have joined their families. This book addresses: 1. Telltale “survival behaviors” displayed by troubled, formerly abused children, 2. the predictable, devastating impact of the disturbed child on the foster or adoptive family, 3. unique family based strategies which focus on curbing disruptive behaviors, while building bridges between the child and family, 4. special issues related to parenting disturbed foster and adopted children.”