What are some behaviors that are typical of children adopted internationally? How can parents help their children overcome these behaviors? For this course, the instructor will be Dr. Robin Gurwitch, a licensed clinical psychologist with close to 30 years of experience in evidence-based treatments and the impact of trauma/disaster/terrorism on children. She is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University Medical Center and the Director of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) Training at the Center for Child & Family Health. She has been a member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network since 2001.

This course covers the following learning objectives:

  • List 4 factors that can influence behaviors in a child adopted from foster care or internationally.
  • Identify 3 typical behaviors to expect from children who have been institutionalized before adoption.
  • Explain how trauma can impact a child's behavior.
  • Identify 2 characteristics of the type of parenting that is effective to help children adjust post foster care or international adoption.


Outline for Typical Behaviors of Kids Adopted from Foster Care or Internationally.pdf

*This course includes a 1-hour conversational audio lesson, a 10-question quiz, and a certificate of completion with the successful completion of the quiz at 80%. 

Your course will remain active for 180 days from purchase date.

This course aligns with the following regulatory requirements.

Hague Treaty on Intercountry Adoption*

 96.38 (b)(3)

 96.38 (b)(4)

 96.38 (b)(5)

 96.38 (b)(6)

 96.38 (b)(7)

 96.48 (b)(1)

 96.48 (b)(2)

 96.48 (b)(3)

 96.48 (b)(4)

 96.48 (b)(5)





*Important Information for agencies on Hague Training Requirements

This course is included in the following state packages.

See links for how it aligns with each state's regulatory requirements.

Illinois International Adoption
 Important Information for agencies on Illinois Adoption Requirements.
Louisiana International Adoption
 Important Information for agencies on Louisiana Adoption Requirements.
Nebraska packages including,  International Adoption 
 Important Information for agencies on Nebraska Adoption Requirements.
Packages for Oregon International Adoption  Important Information for agencies on Oregon Adoption Requirements.
Virginia packages including, International Adoption Important information for agencies on Virginia's core competencies.
Packages for Washington International Adoption
 Important Information for agencies on Washington Adoption Requirements.

For information specific to your state, go to the Child Welfare Information Gateway State Search site to find information on each state's requirements on background checks, consent to adoption, home study requirements, post-adoption contact agreements, adoption expense regulations, use of advertising, and who may adopt or place a child for adoption.

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