


Date: Saturday, April 18
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Cost: $35
Early bird: $25 (Register by 3/25)
Who Am I?
Does your child ask questions about their birth parents, why they were unable to care for them, or about life before joining your family?
Do you worry about saying the wrong thing or not having all the answers?
These questions are a natural part of your child’s journey to understand who they are.
As a family uniquely sculpted through adoption or guardianship, we invite you to come learn ways to support your child on this journey. Identity develops over a lifetime but your role as a parent is crucial in helping your child navigate this process now.
Ways to talk about your child's past in age-appropriate, honest ways.
Things to do when you don't have all the information.
How to support your child's connection to their birth family, culture, or community.
How to navigate your own role as a parent while honoring your child's full identity.
An introduction to Life Books and how it supports identity development (with opportunities to work on this tool in future therapy)
Led by Becky Marksteiner, an adoption-competent therapist, this series is grounded in evidence-based research on identity formation and permanency and inspired by the book Seven Core Pillars in Adoption and Permanency by Sharon Kaplan Roszia and Allison Davis Maxon.
You'll walk away with strategies to support your child in their journey to understand their story. You will also have the opportunity to connect with other families who are going through similar experiences.
This workshop is perfect for:
Parents through adoption or kinship care who are raising children of any age and who are navigating questions about identity, belonging, and their life story.
Register today and take an intentional step toward supporting your child’s story with honesty, connection, and care.
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Call or text (301) 381- 4586
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