The 9th Biennial Adoption Initiative Conference was inspiring, as always. Convening at Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey, June 9 – 11th, the tireless research of keynoters and presenters addressed critical issues affecting the adoption community through a multidisciplinary structure from a multicultural and multiethnic perspective. My workshop with Beth Hall, Executive Director of Pact, an Adoption Alliance was entitled “Ripped from the Headlines: Getting Real About Race in Transracial Families.” It was gratifying to connect with our diverse community.… Read the rest “9th Biennial Adoption Initiative Conference”
Monthly Archives: July 2016
2016 Adoptee Identity Workshops
This years Teen and Tween participants were guided through various activities that encouraged exploration and reflection of one’s multiple identities, to promote a sense of community with peers, and to focus on physical and psychological wellbeing . . . while having fun! Their native wisdom and resilience was galvanizing. In the words of one participant as he worked on a projective activity, “I’m writing between the lines while thinking outside the box”.
By consensus we are considering a winter break one-day workshop for Tweens, so if your tween would like to join and will be in town, please email me HERE.