Adoption-sensitve workshops for parents and professionals interested in the joys and challenges experienced by foster and adopted children, teens, adults and their families
| • | Last March’s successful webinar, Taking the Fear Out of Open Adoption, explored the benefits and challenges of the unique, important relationships between adoptive and birth families. To continue the dialogue, Mari Itzkowitz, C.A.S.E. Program Director, will be joined by a panel of adoptive parents who will provide invaluable insights around how to achieve successful relationships with the birth family. $25.00 |
| | • | Do you wonder what the relationship is between adoption and school performance? Dr. William Stixrud, clinical neuropsychologist and adoptee, and founder of William R. Stixrud, Ph.D. and Associates, and C.A.S.E. CEO, Debbie Riley will present what parents and educators need to know to support adopted children with learning challenges in the school setting. The presenters will explore the following and in addition, participant questions will be addressed.
• an overview of learning differences including ADHD, verbal/non-verbal learning disabilities, and executive dysfunction;
• helping students navigate the psychological challenges of adoption and learning differences;
• how school curriculum can support adopted students with learning differences. $25.00 |
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| • | The Internet is instigating revolutionary changes in virtually every aspect of adoption, from the ways practitioners work with prospective adoptive parents and expectant mothers (and fathers) who are considering placing their babies for adoption; to the proliferation of training, education and support resources; and, most profoundly, to the ever-expanding ability of everyone involved to find each other and form relationships through social media. This webinar by Adam Pertman, Executive Director of Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute will examine this extraordinary period in adoption’s history, discuss the impact of the transformations, and address the ethical and practical issues being raised. $25.00 |
| | • | Ms. Riley and Dr. Berman will explore strategies to help adopted children whose lives are seriously impacted by anxiety. Parents will have the opportunity to address specific questions and concerns, and will come away with a clear understanding of the dynamic between adoption experiences and anxiety, as well as effective treatments. $25.00 |
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| • | When you are parenting teens with complex mental health and emotional, social and/or learning challenges, the transition to adulthood/independence can often be compromised. It may take a lot longer than you ever expected, with many starts and stops along the way. A panel of experienced adoptive parents, moderated by C.A.S.E., CEO, Debbie Riley, will discuss what they have learned about effective parenting strategies, self-preservation coping skills and ways to access resources for support. Participants will have the opportunity to address their questions and concerns during this interactive presentation. $25.00 |
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