Adoption Talk Series 2007-2008
For Adoptive Parents and Adoptive Parents to Be
Pre-registration by phone or email required.
A series of open discussions for adoptive parents, adults in the process of adopting, and those thinking about adoption. Join us for facilitated discussions on a variety of topics unique to adoptive family life. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and chat with adoptive parents!
WHERE: THREE LOCATIONS!
Bethany Lutheran Church
50 Court Street, Cromwell, CT
Bethesda Lutheran Church
305 Saint Ronan Street, New Haven, CT
Lutheran Church of Madison
9 Britton Lane, Madison, CT
WHEN: Evenings, 7-8:30 PM (see dates below)
COST: $15 per family suggested donation ($10 LSS families)
RESERVATIONS: call 1-860-257-9899
SCHOOL ISSUES FOR ADOPTED CHILDREN
Tuesday, September 18, 7-8:30 pm (Cromwell, CT)
Monday, September 24, 7-8:30 PM (New Haven, CT)
Understanding of adoption and adoptive families in the school setting, discussion of troublesome assignments and strategies to help your child in school. Invite your child's teacher to come along!
ADVICE FROM THE "EXPERTS"
Thursday, October 4, 7-8:30 PM (Madison, CT)
A panel of young adult adoptees adopted transracially and/or transculturally candidly discuss their experiences. Bring your questions and concerns.
SHARING DIFFICULT ADOPTION INFORMATION WITH YOUR CHILD Tuesday, October 16, 7-8:30 PM (Cromwell, CT)
Principles and strategies to help with those challenging discussions and to determine how best to respond to your child's questions.
CREATIVE STRATEGIES FOR HANDLING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS
Monday, October 23rd, 7-8:30 PM (New Haven, CT)
An experienced (35+ years!) foster/adoptive parent shares strategies and practical advice for dealing with challenging behaviors. Ample time for sharing questions and concerns.
HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?
Tuesday, November 13, 7-8:30 PM (Cromwell, CT)
November is National Adoption Month. Join other adoptive parents to discuss the "balancing act" of incorporating adoption into your family's everyday life without "overdoing" it!
ADVICE FROM THE "EXPERTS"
Wednesday, November 14, 7-8:30 PM (Madison, CT)
A panel of young adult adoptees adopted transracially and/or transculturally candidly discuss their experiences. Bring your questions and concerns.
IMPORTANCE OF BIRTH-COUNTRY IN YOUR CHILD'S LIFE
Monday, November 26, 7-8:30 PM (New Haven, CT)
Tuesday, February 12, 7-8:30 PM (Cromwell, CT)
This workshop will address how to help your internationally adopted child feel proud of his/her heritage and develop positive self-esteem.
OPENNESS IN ADOPTION
Tuesday, January 15, 7-8:30 PM (Cromwell, CT)
In today's world of adoption, openness may include everything from exchanging letters and photos to regular face-to-face contact. Discussion of common fears and misperceptions and help in making appropriate decisions in the best interests of your child.
Monday, January 28, 2008, 7-8:30 pm (New Haven, CT)
For many adoptive families, issues arise with regard to sibling relationships: birth siblings placed together or separately, blended families with both birth and adopted children, siblings who have different levels of contact and/or information about birthfamily, sibling relationships within the family, etc. Discussion addresses any and all sibling issues that have arisen for families and include strategies for dealing with them.
ADVICE FROM THE "EXPERTS"
Tuesday, March 18, 7-8:30 PM (Cromwell, CT)
A panel of young adult adoptees candidly discuss their experiences. Bring your questions and concerns.
PARENTING PRE-TEENS
Tuesday, April 15, 7-8:30 PM (Cromwell, CT)
Learn effective styles of handling the daily challenges of raising a preteen, including age-appropriate behaviors and what adoption issues may arise during these years.
CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS IN YOUNG CHILDREN
Tuesday, April 29, 7-8:30 PM (Cromwell, CT)
What they do; why they do it? Is it adoption-related? Strategies for parenting and behavior management. For children under 6.
CALLING ALL MOTHERS! SCRAPBOOKING ADOPTION STYLE!
Monday, May 14, 6:30-8:30 PM (New Haven, CT)
Carol Hovey, LMFT and Adoptive Parent will share strategies and materials for creating - or extending - your child'sLifebook, including not just the "product" but also the "process" and its importance for adopted children and their families. Bring your pictures and supplies. We'll have some "adoption-related" materials available as well. A fun and informal - and informative! - evening for adoptive mothers to share together!
EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT ADOPTION BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK!
Tuesday, May 20, 7-8:30 PM (Cromwell, CT)
Bring any and all questions to this open forum on raising adopted children from infancy to adulthood.
The LSSNE Post Adoption Resource Center offers continuing education and support services to ALL throughout the life-cycle of the adoptive family, including those who are thinking about adoption or involved in the adoption process.
Read about the opening of LSSNE's Post-Adoption Resource Center