"Thriving As A Multiracial Family" Workshop

Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Saturday, February 16, 2013, 9:00am - 12 Noon Dinner included on Tuesday evenings; Continental breakfast included Saturday Attendance at all three (3) sessions is required. Who Should Attend: International and Domestic Adoption Families waiting to adopt a child of a different race; other families wishing to enhance their parenting Gain the tools, resources, and strategies needed to parent transracially. This training is essential as you explore the option of parenting a child of a race or ethnic background different than your family. Topics include: How to help develop and support your child’s healthy identity and self-esteem The complexities of transracial parenting, and how to prepare yourself, your family, and your children for the challenges ahead Open group discussions and exercises, community and self assessments, plus panel discussions with adoptees and adoptive parents Workshop fee (Nonrefundable, and includes three sessions): $150 per person, or $300 per couple Note: These sessions are for adults only. The material presented in this training will greatly impact the nature of your parenting and family. Therefore, in two-parent families, it is imperative that both parents attend all three sessions. Please think of this training as a loving investment in your child’s healthy identity and self-esteem. Please register on-line no later than January 18, 2013. For more information about this series contact Pam Shepard, LCSW, at (630) 754-4522