Saturday April 29th, 2006 marks Adoption Forum's one-day Spring
Symposium! The day's agenda addresses past attendee feedback
requesting further in-depth exploration of emotional and
psychological issues connected to adoption, and is hosted at the
Sheraton Park Ridge in King of Prussia/Valley Forge, PA.
At 8:30 the symposium begins with registration and free continental
breakfast.
The first session runs 9:00AM- 11:30AM and is "Who am I? Identity
Development and How It Is Affected By Adoption" presented by Robert
Hafetz (adoptee and author of "Not Remembered, Never Forgotten", a
great book). With discussions and personal stories and group
interaction, the workshop explores how adoption affects the
development of one's identity.
11:30 to 1:30 is lunch and a free concert with Zara Phillips.
After lunch, the second session (1:30PM- 4:00PM) is "The Impact of
Having Children on The Core Issues of Grief and Loss" led by Zara
Phillips (adoptee and author of "Chasing Away The Shadows"). The
session explores how having children can reawaken previously buried
issues related to adoptee grief and birthparent relinquishment, and
how adoption affects our parenting.
For registration info go to
http://www.adoptionforum.org/Symposium/main.htm
For more workshop details see
http://www.adoptionforum.org/Symposium/TriadWorkshops.htm
The Sheraton Park Ridge is just outside Philadelphia and very
accessible by road from all points. For directions and hotel address
and phone number see
http://www.adoptionforum.org/Symposium/directions.htm
and scroll down.
Adoption Forum is a registered non-profit organization. This looks
like a day inspiring much reflection, innerwork and development, plus
the fellow****p of being with people like you who understand and share
the issues. Though members receive discounted admission, you need
not be a member to attend. Seating is limited for these more
intimate workshops, so register today.
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