Identifying & Working with the Replacement Child Syndrome in Counselling
How can therapists best identify the Replacement Child Syndrome and which approach best helps to promote healing and reduce trans-generational trauma?


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My name is Lizette Baker and I am an Adult Replacement Child.  I discovered this during my own therapy several years ago, that being born two years after the death of my ten month old baby brother played a significant role in my life.                                                                                                                                    As a consequence of my therapy, I am presently in my final year studying the Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling at Heartwood Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy based in Dartington Hall in Devon, England.  During the course, I am to participate in a research project and for the purpose of the research, I have chosen to explore Replacement Child Syndrome as I seek to discover how counsellors and therapists can better identify this relatively unrecognised Syndrome and attributed conditions as well as broaden my understanding of this field.  Could you please kindly take 5 minutes to answer the questions below and return before 20th April 2022.                                                                                                         Ethical consideration: This data will initially be shared with the Replacement Child Forum at a webinar where the content of the questionnaire and responses will be discussed within the online community.  I will also be sharing my research with my fellow student counsellors at the college, the Replacement Child Forum and other counsellors and therapists who may benefit from my findings. However, there may be further opportunities within the future to discuss my findings within the field of Counselling and Psychotherapy.  All responses will be held confidentially and anonymously and any identifying information will be kept under data protection and will only be shared via consent from the participants. Thank you for your participation in this project.
At what age did you find out about the Replacement Child Syndrome?
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How did you come to receive therapy?
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Did your therapist know of the Replacement Child Condition?  
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Or did you have to tell the therapist about the condition?
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If you told the therapist of the condition, was it taken seriously and followed up with therapy?
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How did your counsellor/therapist recognise your presenting issue was due to the replacement child condition?
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How long did it take for your therapist to identify the condition?
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Did the therapist ask you about the loss of a sibling, the birth order in your family and/or previous generations?
How did your therapist effectively work with you to support healing?
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Did the Syndrome originate with your family of origin, or are you a descendant of a replacement child?
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What has helped you most to discover your true self?
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