Workshop Series

Teens and Adoption

Date:  Fall Date TBA

Time:  Sunday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Place: IAC Center, 2 Tree Farm Road, Suite A200, Pennington, NJ 08534

This event serves as an introduction to the teen and parent of teen groups.

Adoption as shown in popular media (television, movies) is used as a catalyst for a discussion about identity amongst adopted teens. Self-esteem, self awareness, physical and personality differences, and what it means to belong are key themes of this discussion.

This workshop has been developed and will be presented by Beverly Andres, MSW, IAC Center Counselor and adult adoptee. Parents will meet with another IAC Center Counselor during breakout session time.
The Teen Group will offer teens an opportunity for validation, sharing and exploring of their experiences, concerns and questions with other like-minded teens who were adopted. Group will focus on: General adoption issues teens may think about; Self-esteem, identity and social issues; and other issues experienced in dealing with both adolescence and adoption. Details

• We require an interview to assess readiness for this group
  
• The group will begin in October 2009 on a Sunday once interviews are complete. There will be 8 meetings for teens; and four separate parent-only group sessions.
  
• Parents with adopted teens who choose not to join the group are also welcome to join the parent-only group.
  
• Fee is $75 per teen/per session; and Parents of teens in group $50/session; Parents of teens who are not in group $75/session. Group fees are usually partially insurance reimbursable and we do have limited scholarships available.

To sign up for the workshop; for more information and/or to schedule an assessment for the group, please contact: Joni S. Mantell, LCSW, Director at JMantellMSW@iaccenter.com or call 609-737-8750

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Destination: 2 Tree Farm Road, Pennington N.J., 08534