Community Education: 2010 Workshops, Webinars, and Groups Schedule

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1. Online
2. Call 301-476-8525

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Find out about Ongoing Groups & Meetings

Specialty Workshops

Unless noted otherwise, workshops will be held at the C.A.S.E. office in Burtonsville. When offered, childcare is for ages 5 and older \u2013 pre-registration/payment required. All programs will begin promptly. Attendees needing childcare, please arrive 15 minutes early to comfort and settle your child.

Ages and Stages for Adoptive Families: Talking with Children about Adoption
Sat., June 5th (10-noon)
Burtonsville, MD

This is our most requested workshop for both pre-adopt and post-adopt parents! This workshop will teach parents what children understand and think about adoption as they grow, how to share their adoption story and how to encourage children to comfortably share their questions, thoughts and feelings. Time will be available to address specific questions and concerns. Led by Ellen Singer, LCSW-C. Fee: $40

The Value of Family Therapy for Adoptive Families
Thurs., Jul. 15th (9-10:30 p.m.)
WEBINAR!

Your child has issues and you think adoption may have something to do with it. Family communication has broken down and conflicts quickly turn into eruptions. Your child is asking questions that you weren't prepared to answer. Or new behaviors, such as angry meltdowns, anxiety, withdrawal or changes in sleep patterns, are disrupting your happy home. You think its time to consider professional help. Find out how adoption-competent family therapy can help families understand those concerns, assess how they are handling them and learn new ways to interact around those issues. Led by Hannah Worthington, LGMFT. Fee: $25.00.

Ongoing Groups & Meetings

Yoga Workshops for Adopted Teens and Young Adults!

Sun., Feb. 21st (2-4p.m.) "Building Your Greatest Potential: Letting go of the Past, Becoming the Present!"
Sat., Mar. 13th ( 2-4p.m.) "Learning Self Acceptance, Opening to the Beauty Within!"

Location: 5808 Midhill Street, Bethesda, MD 20817(Bethesda home/yoga studio)

Yoga has become a powerful, physical practice in the United States to make us feel good in our bodies and manage a more balanced life. But have you ever known that yoga can also help adopted adolescents and young adults feel safer in the world, feel more proud of their unique selves, and feel more hopeful about their own potential? Because identity, self esteem, depression, and loss issues are common themes among adopted adolescents, these yoga workshops will help open up new pathways in the body for positive thinking, enhancing self esteem, integration of different selves, and letting go of loss. Through a well rounded, yoga practice using physical poses, breath-work and visualization, youth will be guided into a place of self acceptance and peace. All yoga props will be provided. Maximum registrants are 10 in each workshop. Participants may attend one or both sessions. Taught by Sharon Hyman, an Anusara inspired yoga teacher and C.A.S.E. psychotherapist! Pre-registration is required. Contact Sharon Hyman at sharonhyman@in-joy.com. Fee: $50.00 for each session.

You're Never Alone: It Takes a Village
Adoptive Parent Support Group
First Wednesday each month: (7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
Burtonsville, MD

Raising a challenging teen/young adult with serious behavioral or emotional challenges can be frustrating and overwhelming. This monthly parent support group, lead by Debbie Riley and Kathleen Dugan, will provide participants with a connection with others who share and understand the challenges. In addition, participants will benefit from effective parenting strategies and learn about community resources to help take control. Monthly attendance strongly encouraged! Fee is $25.00. Pre-registration required.

Kids' Adoption Network Group (Grades 4th & 5th)
Weds., Feb. 17th – Weds., April 14th (6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
Burtonsville, MD

This popular 8-week series encourages children from various adoptive backgrounds to engage in art, games and discussions that explore various issues surrounding adoption including identity, birth family and their adoption story. Children will learn skills to manage the questions and comments from others. Two sessions for parents will run concurrently. Pre-assessment required. Contact Valerie Kunsman, MSW (Kunsman@adoptionsupport.org) or (301) 476-8525 for information and to schedule a pre-group assessment. Fee $50 per child/per session and $40 per parent/per session.

Middle School Adoption Group (Grades 6th & 7th)
Weds., Feb. 3rd – Weds., Mar. 24th (7:00-8:30 p.m.)
Burtonsville, MD

This 8-week series provides a unique and safe place for pre-teens to learn more about themselves and strengthen their self-esteem through art, games and discussions. Each session focuses on a specific aspect of adoption including identity and their adoption story. Two sessions for parents will be offered during the series. Pre-assessment required. For information and to schedule a pre-group assessment, contact Vanessa Marshall, LGSW (Marshall@adoptionsupport.org) or (301) 476-8525. Fee $75 per teen/per session and $40 per parent/session.

TEEN Adoption Group (Grades 8th-12th)
Tues., Feb. 2nd – Tues., Mar. 23rd (7:00pm – 8:30pm)
Burtonsville, MD

This group facilitated by an adult adoptee and a male therapist is a fantastic opportunity for teens to share their thoughts, feelings and experiences around adoption with their peers! There will be eight group sessions for teens and three group sessions for parents, concurrently. Pre-assessment required. For information and to schedule a pre-group assessment, contact Sean Delehant, LCPC (Delehant@adoptionsupport.org) or (301) 476-8525. Fee $75 per teen/per session and $40 per parent/session.

Maryland Office : Silver/Spring Burtonsville
Address:	4000 Blackburn Lane, Suite 260 Burtonsville, MD 20866 301-476-8525
Email:	caseadopt@adoptionsupport.org
Maryland Office : Bethesda
Address:	4933 Auburn Avenue Bethesda , MD 20814-2631 301-476-8525 Fax-301-476-8526
Virginia Office
Address:	King's Park Professional Building 8996 Burke Lake Road, Suite 201 Burke , VA 22015 703-425-3703 Fax-703-425-3704
Directions to our offices

Our cancellation policy is as follows.
If you are unable to attend a program for which you have registered, you may transfer your registration to someone else or receive "credit" towards another C.A.S.E. program. If we cancel a scheduled workshop, we will refund your fee in full (if requested) or will give you credit, as above.

EXCEPTION: C.A.S.E. is unable to refund your fee for a webinar that you were unable to attend as we pay the hosting site for each registrant in advance.