Adoption and Identity

Saturday, February 18, 9:30 - 11:30AM
The Cradle, 2049 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
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Guest Speaker: Judy Stigger, LCSW, Adoption Therapist and Director of Professional Relations for Adoption Learning Partners

All children consider who they are, where they are, how they got there and what they might become. For adopted children the story may be a bit more complex.  They have additional pieces to put together, some extra threads to weave. Children with a realistic understanding of how adoption shapes or does not shape their identity are more equipped to face future challenges. Parents who are armed with an understanding of the stages of identity formation can help their children feel comfortable with their adoption story and who they are. They are then better equiped to offer support and guidance to their child.  This workshop will offer advice on:

• Helping children continually update and maintain comfort with their adoption story
• Discussing all parts of your child's adoption story, painful and joyful
• Addressing adoption in a way that encourages your child to talk about his questions and concerns

2 hours of DCFS Foster Care Training/Hague Compliant

Choose Number of Attendees

One Person $20.00 USDTwo People $30.00 USD

The Cradle offers a series of workshops to support families connected through adoption. These are open to any family, whether they adopted through The Cradle or not.

Registration Information: Fees: $20 per person per workshop, $10 for second family member; non-refundable.

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required: register and pay online, using your credit card or Paypal account, by clicking the Pay Now button for the course you want to attend. Your Paypal receipt will be your registration confirmation

PLEASE NOTE: Your credit card or paypal account will be charged by Adoption Learning Partners, The Cradle's online adoption education resource. To learn more about Adoption Learning Partners and preview other adoption courses visit www.AdoptionLearningPartners.org

The workshop will begin promptly at 9:00 am. We regret that babysitting is not available; programs are not appropriate for children.