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. 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. 1998 Study of Reunited Adoptees and Birthparents.
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. 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. This entertaining and provocative program will define the issues and relevance of family history.