Monthly Archives: July 2016

9th Biennial Adoption Initiative Conference

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”

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.

 

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