Dr. Phil Show Strikes Right Tone With Wrong Title
3 June 2010
June 3, 2010. Dr. Phil Show Strikes Right Tone With Wrong Title. Hearing the title of Dr. Phil McGraw's show, "Adoption: Return to Sender" frankly terrified us. We were prepared for a sensationalized treatment of the Tennessee case which sparked the crisis in Russian adoption we still are dealing with. But the episode was actually very good. Dr. Phil kept viewers reminded that the failed or in crisis adoptions are a very small percentage of international adoptions. His families who were featured have all continued to work with their children to provide the best care that they can. And the experts consulted, including Tom Difilipo and Dr. Lisa Albers Prock, gave excellent advice. Tragically the truth is that there are no good answers for certain children, whether adopted or not, who have serious emotional and psychological problems. Once again, transparency and support, the two themes we have emphasizing in international adoption, remain the keys to a successful or at least manageable outcome. More Information.