The 4 Stages of Adaptation, Stage 1: Surviving

This article, the first in a series, introduces the Four Stages of Adaptation model, and discusses Stage 1, Survival.

The 4 Stages of Adaptation, Stage 2: Searching

This article, the second in a series, continues exploring the Four Stages of Adaptation model with a discussion of Stage 2, Searching.

The 4 Stages of Adaptation, Stage 3: Settling In

This article, the third in a series, continues exploring the Four Stages of Adaptation model with a discussion of Stage 3, Settling In.

The 4 Stages of Adaptation, Stage 4: Separating

This article, the fourth in a series, continues exploring the Four Stages of Adaptation model with a discussion of Stage 4, Separating.

Understanding the Stages of Grief

Parents whose child receives a diagnosis go through a different kind of grieving process. Understanding it can help you cope.

You Are Not Alone: For Parents When They Learn That Their Child Has a Disability

Feelings of grief and isolation are to be expected. A parent who has lived through it offers some helpful perspective.