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Adoption U

What is Adoption U?

Join us for a Live Family Webinar!

What Did You Just Say?

Learn how to respond to all types of comments about adoption in a way that is productive and educational. The webinar will also talk about ways to help your children respond to comments in a manner that sustains a positive self-image. Facilitated by Corrie L. Wold, MSW, LISW.

Length: 15 minutes

Cost: $5

The Impact of Your Child's Early Life Experiences

Learn how a child's early life experiences influence their development and behavior and how to best parent using this knowledge.

Length: 10 minutes

Cost: $5

What I'm Bringing With Me: Older-Child Adoption
Older children bring with them a variety of experiences and histories. This presentation will identify what the older adopted child needs from his or her parents. Facilitated by social worker and adoptive parent Alison Pluntz, MSW, LGSW; and Emily Palmer, MSW, LISW.

Length: 40 minutes

Cost: $10

Transitions
Transitions can be difficult at any age, but they can be extremely challenging for children. This webinar offers you insight into why transitions can be hard for your child and provides tools to help you navigate the tricky spots. This webinar is facilitated by Corrie L. Wold, MSW, LGSW and Jan Simon.

Length: 25 minutes

Cost: $10

Parenting Adopted Teens

Parenting a teenager can be immensely rewarding then immensely challenging the next minute. In this webinar Corrie Wold, MSW, LISW shares information about why parenting the adopted teen can be so challenging and offers tips to make the teen years more enjoyable for the whole family.

Length: 20 minutes

Cost: $10

Talking about the Tough Stuff
Sometimes the information we need to share with our children about their adoption stories is difficult. This presentation will give you examples of how and when to share the "tough stuff." Facilitated by Jennifer Lavigne, LSW; and Peg Studaker, BSW.

Length: 20 minutes

Cost: $10

How To Raise Self-Esteem in Your Child

Join Corrie Wold, MSW, LISW as she presents information on how to build self-esteem in your adopted child. She will share research, information, and tools that you can use with your children to build self esteem and help them form a positive self image.

Length: 15 minutes

Cost: $5

Sibling Adjustments to Adoption

Want to learn how siblings are impacted by adoption? Join CHSFS social worker Corrie Wold as she shares the challenges and the joys of the sibling dynamic in adoption.

Length: 30 minutes

Cost: $10

An Adopted Child's Developing Racial Identity

In this presentation we will look at a child's understanding of ethnicity and adoption from a developmental perspective. We will share expert advice on how parents can help their children establish postive ethnic identity.

Length: 10 minutes

Cost: $5

Reconnecting: The Importance of Your Child’s Birthland and Their Identity

Learn from Jane Lee and Jenni Edwards on the importance of your child's Birthland and how you can encourage them to reconnect. They will also explore the myth of the best time to travel back. During the presentation you may need to adjust your sound.

Length: 40 minutes

Cost: This webinar is offered free of charge.