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TAUK Adult Adoptee Seminar

Jess
Posted by Jess
January 29, 2011
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@ Buddhapadipa Temple, Wimbledon, London, UK
Saturday, 29 January 2011 @ 10:00

Hey all, I’ll be part of a UK panel talk in London on the 29th JAN =) I’m excited about it especially as i’m always love to meet new adoption groups =). SIGN UP BY JAN 17th. TAUK (Thai Adoption UK) is organising an Adult Adoptee Seminar. A panel of 3 Thai adoptees, a Vietnamese/Hong Kong and a domestic adoptee will discuss issues of identity, ethnicity, relationships, growing up and more. You don’t need a Thai adoption connection to attend. This is an excellent opportunity for any adoptive parents & prospective adopters to gain insight into the lives of adult adoptees. Date: Sat. JAN 29th 2011 Time: Registration & coffee from 9am. Prompt start 10am-3.30pm Location: Buddhapadipa Temple, 14 Calonne Rd, Wimbledon Parkside, London, SW19 5HJ UK Cost: £15 per person or £25 per couple Please confirm your attendance by JAN 17th by emailing dalibor.gudrun@gmail.com. Checks sent by the JAN 17th made payable to TAUK posted to TAUK, 15 Cedar Rd, Teddington, TW11 9AN or email for details for a bank transfer. Tea and coffee will be provided, please bring a packed lunch.

CAAWR Reunion

Jess
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September 29, 2010
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Hong Kong
Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Chinese Adult Adoptee Worldwide Reunion 2010, Hong Kong Theme: Journey Through Adoption http://www.caawr.com/ We are planning our first adult adoptee reunion for September 29 – October 2, 2010 with the goal of coming together to share, support, and bond with other adoptees and orphans. The reunion program will include group discussion sessions, social activities, and panel speakers. The program focuses on Hong Kong adoption because of the reunion location and availability of guest speakers.

Arts & Adoption Talk

Jess
Posted by Jess
June 26, 2010
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Bloomfield House Hotel, Ireland
Saturday, 26 June 2010 @ 10:00

Jess will do a talk about her art and adoption experiences with the Midland Post Adoption Support Group. She is very much looking forward to it as she rarely personally gives talks to non-arts communities about her art. Plus she loves going to Ireland as everyone there is always lovely to her.

What does(n’t) it mean to be adopted?

Bert
Posted by Bert
April 9, 2010
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Childreach, 265 Maitland St, London Satellite
Friday, 09 April 2010 @ 18:30

Transracial Parenting Networking Group London Satellite Site Presents – What does(n’t) it mean to be adopted? Dr. Robert Ballard, Assistant Professor, Communication, Leadership and Social Innovation, University of Waterloo & Ms. Sarah Ballard, M.A., Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor Grounded in the Ballards’ personal narratives, this presentation explores some of the misunderstandings and challenges faced by adoptees and their families. The Ballards offer practical experience, scholarly research, and concrete advice for adoptive families and adoption policy. There will be a Q & A session following their presentation. This event is free and open to the public! You can download a flier about the event [HERE] (.doc) and a flier about Transracial Parenting Networking Group London Satellite Site Presents [HERE] (.doc).

Adoption Stories – Helping Adopted Youth Understand & Explain Their Adoption

Bert
Posted by Bert
March 2, 2010
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Head-Royce School, Oakland, Canada
Tuesday, 02 March 2010 @ 09:00

Keynote Speaker, Robert Ballard, will address the narrative burden that is part of every adoptees journey, offering suggestions for what is required for adopted children and youth to feel in control of their own story. 
For more information and registration form, please download the PDF from [HERE].

YAP Comic Art Workshop

Jess
Posted by Jess
January 30, 2010
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Wexford, Ireland
Saturday, 30 January 2010 @ 14:30

Jess will be doing a comic art workshop with the YAP (Young Adopted People) in association with  ICCG (Irish-Chinese Contact Group). It’s part of their bigger Year of the Tiger event in Wexford. She will show how humor & visuals can effectively communicate messages. And most importantly have a bit of fun doing some art =D.

https://www.iccg.ie