Fee: $25 The college admissions process can be a stressful experience for students and families. Adoption can add a layer of complication to the process. Join Debbie Schwartz, Independent Educational Consultant and adoptive mother as she discusses: • Ways in which adoption might be a piece … [Read more...]
New Worlds of Adoption Conference 2018
THE FUTURE OF ADOPTION: Moving Beyond Safety to Well-Being Although the three goals of the child welfare system include safety, permanency, and well-being, the first and most urgent attention is typically paid to safety. Well-being is a broader and longer-term goal. When it is the focus, primary … [Read more...]
Transracial Adoption – Guest Speaker Robert O’Conner – Families Like Ours (FLO) – Adults Only
Open Arms Adoption Network is very excited to announce a very special Adults Only Families Like Ours (FLO) event that we will be hosting on Sunday, December 3rd, 2017, from 3:00 - 5:00pm. We will be accompanied by a special guest speaker, Robert O'Connor who will be joining us via Skype. Robert and … [Read more...]
**3 Mondays in October-Fostering Meaningful Behavior Change in the Home and Community
Topic: Positive Parenting: 10/16/17: Why is my child behaving this way?! Common behavior problems and their function. 10/23/17: The "Pitfalls of Punishment" and the use of Extinction. 10/30/2017: Positive Reinforcement: Think differently and create lasting behavior change! *This is … [Read more...]
“Remembering T.J.” A Story of Teen Depression, Lessons and Hope
The Oradell, River Edge & New Milford Stigma-Free Committees invite you to: "Remembering T.J." Sharing our family's experience to raise awareness of teen depression and suicide risk. … [Read more...]
One By One and Imaginary Mothers
by Golden Door International Film Festival Admission: $10 Description Imaginary Mothers (1:03:08) One filmmaker’s quest to uncover the history of illegal adoption in Costa Rica reveals secrets about her own family's history. Through the eyes of four birth mothers, a dark history of … [Read more...]
Dyslexia and Phonological Processing for Parents, Advocate and Teachers
A FREE one-hour introductory webinar on Dyslexia and Phonological Processing with an emphasis on one of the most widely used and popular assessments for reading related phonological processing skills - the Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP-2). Participants must pre-register … [Read more...]
Adoptive Parents Committee
Nurtured Heart Approach
The Nurtured Heart Approach is a relationship-focused methodology – founded strategically on “The 3 Stands” – for helping children, and adults, build their Inner Wealth and use their intensity in successful ways. The approach has a proven impact on every child, including those who are challenged … [Read more...]
Present Moment Parenting
Challenging Behavior Causes and Healing Techniques There are many reasons why a child doesn't respond to typical parenting techniques. For adopted and foster children, these reasons could include trauma. Join Tina Feigal, M.S., Ed. author and parent coach, as she helps parents: 1. Understand … [Read more...]
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