2010 Education Series
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Current and past Bethany adoptive families and foster parents are welcome to attend these workshops at no charge. Seminars are also open to non-Bethany families, space permitting for a $25 per course fee. Please register for any session by calling the Bethany office 317-578-5000.
Facilitator's Biographies
January 21, 6-8
The Dance of Attachment
Follow the evolution of this ongoing and reciprocal relationship over the first days, months, and years after placement. Presenter: Pat Johnston, Host: Linda Wrestler
February 16, 6-8
*Welcome to Our Family!
Help siblings and other relatives get ready for a new family member. SPECIAL LOCATION: Ft. Wayne See address below.
Presenter: Pat Johnston, Host: Barb Hartsell
February 23, 6-8
*Come Out and Play With Me
Attachment Based Therapy - Observe and practice attachment-based play activities that will enhance your relationship with your child.
Presenter: Patty Jewell
March 15, 6-8
*Sharing the Story With Children and Others
Develop strategies for making "adoption talk" easy, informative, and safe.
Presenter: Tara VanderWoude
April 12, 6-8
*What Transracially Adopted Children Need From Their Parents
Discover 20 ways to support and celebrate this aspect of your child's identity.
Presenter: Tara VanderWoude
May 8, 10-12
House Call- When to call the doctor and other practical advice
Consult informally and learn from the experience of an adoptive mom and family practice physician.
Presenter: Liz Blachly. Host: Melitta Payne
May 22, 10-12
*Grief and Loss Issues in Adoption
Realize the impact of these issues for each member of the adoption triad. SPECIAL LOCATION: South Bend See address below.
Presenter: Tara VanderWoude,
Host: Barb Hartsell
June 15, 6-8
*Come Out and Play With Me: Attachment Based Therapy
Observe and practice attachment-based play activities that will enhance your relationship with your child.
Presenter: Patty Jewell
July 12, 6-8
*Welcome to Our Family!
Help siblings and other relatives get ready for a new family member.
Presenter: Pat Johnston
Host: Linda Wrestler
August 5, 6-8
Prenatal Substance Exposure
Implications for Your Child’s Development. Find out the implications for your child's development from a panel of counselors and physicians.
Presenter: Panel from the Indiana State Department of Health and Indiana University Biochemical & Molecular Genetics Department
Host: Linda Wrestler
August 21, 10-12
Sensory Processing Disorder Considerations for Adopted Children
Gain a clear sense of the behaviors, effects, and treatments for this invisible and often, misinterpreted condition.
Presenter: Carol Neu-Frauman
Host: Linda Wrestler
Sept 14, 6-8
*Sharing the Story With Children and Others
Develop strategies for making "adoption talk" easy, informative, and safe.
Presenter: Tara VanderWoude
Oct 4, 6-8
Understanding the Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse & Recovery Options.
Learn how to therapeutically parent your child to foster healing.
Presenter: Bryan Funk
Host: Linda Wrestler
Oct 11, 6-8
*What Transracially Adopted Children Need From Their Parents
Discover 20 ways to support and celebrate this aspect of your child's identity.
Presenter: Tara VanderWoude
Nov 15, 6-8
*Grief and Loss Issues in Adoption
Realize the impact of these issues for each member of the adoption triad.
Presenter: Sherrie Eldridge
Host: Linda Wrestler
*Due to popularity this topic is offered twice, with a different speaker, or at a different location in 2010.
All meetings held at the Bethany Christian Services office 7172 Graham Road, Indianapolis, Indiana unless otherwise noted. Alternate locations are:
South Bend Location
The Tire Rack
7101 Vorden Parkway
South Bend, IN 46628
Ft. Wayne area location
Hope Missionary Church
429 East Dustman Road, Room 233
Bluffton, Indiana 46714