Child Therapist Talks About Lucas Reunion
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Updated: 7:27 AM Mar 10, 2010
Child Therapist Talks About Lucas Reunion
A child therapist in the Valley says there are challenges ahead for the lucas family.
Posted: 6:07 PM Mar 9, 2010
Reporter: Philip Townsend
Email Address: ptownsend@whsv.com
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Therapists at Crossroads Counseling Center in Harrisonburg say the "getting to know each other" stage can prove to be difficult for a reunion like that of Dalton and Jimmy Lucas.

They say the experience can even be traumatic for some, because a child may have grown up knowing a completely different world.

Child and family therapist Greg Czyszczon says, "It's a sense of relief of reunification. Other times it may not be as happy or as much as a joyful crisis. It all depends."

Therapists say bonds can be restored after time.

However, they say it is important for families to get help, whether it be from a therapist or other family members.

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