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Audio tapes are available through EGAMI A/V from the following sessions only. Single-tape sessions are $8 each; two-tape sessions are $16 - plus $1 per tape for shipping, with a $5 maximum. Please print this form, indicate the titles you wish to order, and follow ordering instructions below.
SINGLE-TAPE SESSIONS: $8 (PLUS $1 SHIPPING) PER TITLE
____ 4. "May the Circle be Unbroken: Transforming Personal Experience into Public Service." Lynn Franklin discusses how her personal experience with reunion five years ago catapulted her into her quest for understanding and how it underpins her commitment to educating and informing pubic opinion. Her intention is to inspire others with her experience so that it will inform their individual advocacy efforts. Lynn Franklin, author of May the Circle be Unbroken: An Intimate Journey into the Heart of Adoption.
____ 6. "The Market Place Today: Buying and Selling Babies." The current situation is compared and contrasted with earlier periods in the institution of adoption as well as other reproductive methods of family building. Annette describes her own experiences of the last half century, with particular emphasis on changing definitions and evolving issues. The notion of supply and demand, feelings of entitlement, and viewing family building as a business with entrepreneurs is explored. Annette Baran, experienced in the field of adoption since 1949, author, former director of adoption agency, researcher.
____ 15. "Conceived in Rape." The goals of this session are better understanding about conception after rape, a critical look at myths surrounding conception by rape and seeing the lifelong impact of conceiving a child in rape and being a person conceived in rape. Darlene Gerow, reunited birthmother of a daughter conceived in rape and
____ 16. "Preserving Cultural Heritage: Adoptions and the Indian Child Welfare Act." These experienced presenters describe the process of Indian adoptions and the law that governs them and how to comply with it. The cultural issues surrounding non-Indian and Indian children and the effects of placements in and out of Native cultures are discussed. Carol Rosetta White Mountain, MSW and a Lakota enrolled as a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and Kevin Sanders, MSW and member of Western Cherokee Tribe of Oklahoma.
____ 17. "The Ups and Downs to Happy Reunions." This entertaining and informative workshop focuses on the expectations of all three sides of the triad as a reunion takes place. Common problems or missed opportunities happen because of different expectations which each member brings to the reunion. Included is a discussion of genetic sexual attraction and its effects on reunions. Bill Bossert, M.Div. SW Regional Director of the AAC.
____ 19. "Building Racial Justice into Adoption Policy and Practice." This workshop includes readings of creative writing by transracial adoptees as a powerful medium to convey the complex experiences of children of color raised in white families. Speakers include adoptees, adoption professionals, and academics who provide diverse perspectives on building racially just child-centered adoption policies. Julia Sudbury, moderator, Assistant Professor, Mills College, adoptee and founder of Sankofa transracial adoptee association.
____ 25. "So Now Who Are We? Identity Issues for Everyone After Reunion." This workshop identifies and defines the individual issues for adoptees, birthparents and adoptive parents during and after reunion such as depression and despair, genetic sexual attraction, lifestyle concerns, intimacy and effects on other relationships and families. Dianne Mathes, CSW, reunited adoptee, trains professionals in effective clinical strategies and the affects of adoption on triad members.
____ 28. "Open Adoption: Over Time, Through the Years." While recognizing that each open adoption is unique, these parents shed light on the common ground of negotiating the changing relationships over time. The reality of open adoption is seen through the experiences of families in open adoption with children ranging in ages from 5-19. Micky Duxbury, MFCC, moderator, Toni Maines, Colleen Houlihan, Ruth Lym.
____ 34. "Closed Adoption and Grief." The focus of this session is on the many ways we avoid the grieving process and how we tend to handle loss with denial and shame - particularly in closed adoptions. Ellen Roseman, adoption consultant.
____ 35. "Birth Fatherhood." Based primarily on personal experience, this session describes a birthfather's experience including surrender, separation, reunion, post-reunion adjustments and responses of spouse and other children. Fred contrasts attitudes of knowing and unknowing birthfathers and considesr reunion stresses, adoptee reparations and spousal viewpoints. Fred Greenman, birthfather, senior attorney for the AAC in the Tennessee litigation for open records.
____ 36. "Growing up with Adopted Children." A participatory discussion of how, when and how much to tell your children about their being adopted, talking with family members, school faculty and others about adoption, working with open adoptions, sibling relationships, the changing meaning of adoption as children age, culture issues and more. Reuben Pannor, MSW, LCSW & Jonathan Pannor, MSW, LCSW.
____ 38. "Men in Adoption." This rare and wonderful panel of men including two adoptive fathers, two birth fathers and an adoptee share their stories and experiences. Al Holmstrom, adoptee, moderator, Jay Cooper, adoptive father; Brian Jacobson, birthfather; Rick French, birthfather and adoptive father.
____ 39. "Why is Reunion so Challenging? What you need to know." Are you struggling with your reunion? This workshop is for you. Reunited adoptee and therapist specializing in adoption, relinquishment challenges and reunion presents the insights and experiences from worrying with birthparents and adoptees in reunion. Tracy Squier, MSW.
____ 40. "Attachment: The Impact of Disruptions and Hope for Healing." This workshop is for those interested in learning how attachment develops and the impact of disrupted attachments. Treatment ideas for healing are discussed. Sally Clark, MFCC, & Maureen Wallace, LCSW.
____ 41. "Living Open Adoption." This panel takes a personal view of the experience of being an adoptive parent in an open adoption where the birth family members regularly see and visit the family. An honest approach and discussion about the issues of identity, role-confusion, fears and language. Discussion includes issues for children and adults and strategies for improving relationships and ways to ensure that the focus remains on what is best for the child involved. Gail Steinberg, PACT co-director and adoptive parent.
____ 46. "Adoption and Sexuality." The goal is to acknowledge and validate that sexuality and intimacy can be affected in obvious and subtle ways for triad members in a society that confuses sexuality, promiscuity, reproduction, intimacy and morality. Sue Drese, MFCC.
____ 47. "1998 Study of Reunited Adoptees and Birthparents." Paper presentation of research based on a sample of 100 ISRR (Soundex) matches in the first six months of reunion. Authors examine the effects of reunion on our adoption practices now and for the future. Reuben Pannor, MSW and Joseph H. Davis, MD, Clinical Professor Emeritus, Pediatrics at Stanford School of Medicine.
____ 49. "How to Support a Triad Member." This session is for significant others of triad members who share experiences about the best ways to be supportive and nurturing. Discussion of how difficult it is to watch a partner ride the waves of emotion that come up in dealing with adoption. Doug Ross, Ph.D. PACER board member, support person.
____ 50. "Foremothers: The Importance of Family Connections." This presentation is about the maternal heritage including Jean (an adoptee), her birthmother (also adopted), her birth grandmother (orphaned) and her birth great grandmother (also adopted). This entertaining and provocative program will define the issues and relevance of family history. Jean Strauss, author of Birthright and The Great Adoptee Searchbook.
____ Sunday brunch presentation: "The Adoptee's Journey" with B.J. Lifton. Dr. Lifton draws upon her own experience as well as her extensive counseling work with adoption triad members. B.J. Lifton, Ph.D., author, psychologist, lecturer on the psychology of adoption is considered a major influence in contemporary adoption thinking, her original work has substantially advanced the knowledge base of the adoption experience.
TWO-TAPE SESSIONS: $16 (PLUS $2 SHIPPING) PER TITLE
____ 7. (TWO TAPES) "After the Grieving: Claiming Our Place as Birthparents." What is the long term role of the birthparent? This session looks at this question whether the adoption is old or new, closed or open or reunited. How do birthparents meet their responsibilities and own needs while considering the needs of their sons and daughters, the adoptive parents and all other members of the adoptive family? Donna Bergstrom Oman, founding member of PACER (1978-1986).
____ 13. (TWO TAPES) "International Adoption: Are We Solving or Creating Problems?" Special two-hour session involving a panel of representatives from several international adoption agencies moderated by Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute Director, Madelyn Freundlich. This session's objective is to look critically at ethical issues and possible solutions inherent in this rapidly growing means of adoption. Key questions discussed include: Services to prospective adoptive parents, services to children, the money issue, international adoption and children in the U.S., and the Hague Convention. Panelists include: Across the World, Leslie Siegel; Adopt International, Lynne Jacobs; BAAS, Andrea Stawitcke; HeartSent, Val Free; North Bay Adoptions, Sidne Goodwin.
____ 44. (TWO TAPES) "Reunion: Healing After the Honeymoon." Even a good reunion can be a bumpy ride. Ronda Slater, author and performer of "A Name You Never Got," and her birth daughter, Jodi Fields, explore their 14 year journey of discovery and share their secrets for building a solid, healing relationship.
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