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Updated: 09/03/2008
 

Date July 6th - 9th, 2008
Time  
Sponsor Adoption Resource Center (ARC) Summer Intensives: General Information & History
Conference The Narrative Essence of Adoption & Complex Blended Families
Location Provincetown Theater, Provincetown, MA
Hyperlink Click here for the ARC 2008 Brochure
Notes Every myth, bible story and fairy tale has a bit of an adoption theme; many books and movies do as well! This year's ARC Summer Intensives will look at the aspects of adoption that build a story and will use narrative therapy, digital stories, and movies to discuss the many emotional and psychological elements that can make adoption a challenge and a joy for all involved.


 

Date October 11, 2008
Time 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sponsor  
Conference Grandparents Raising or Caring For Grandchildren Conference
Location

RWJ Hamilton Health and Fitness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd. Mercerville, NJ

Hyperlink  
Notes

Do you have a significant role in taking care of your grandchildren? This informative conference can give you some insights into meeting that important responsibility.
Program:
“Gang Awareness” - Mercer County Sheriff’s officer will tell you what to look for and how to protect your grandchildren.
“Loss: Helping Your Grandchildren Emotionally”- Mary Lou Pizzullo, DECO, ACB, Aftercare Coordinator for Saul Funeral Homes
“ Parenting - Then and Now" - Nadira Keaton, MSC, School Based Therapist, Greater Trenton Behavioral Healthcare
“Health Resources for Families of Children with Medical and Other Special Needs” - Heather Lovero, LCSW, Family Counselor, Millhouse Pediatric Day Care
To register call ECHO (609) 695-4151


 

Date November 1, 2008
Time 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sponsor  
Conference Grandparents Raising or Caring For Grandchildren Conference
Location

Covenant Presbyterian Church, 471 Parkway Ave. [Corner with Parkside] Ewing, NJ

Hyperlink  
Notes

Do you have a significant role in taking care of your grandchildren? This informative conference can give you some insights into meeting that important responsibility.
Program:
“Gang Awareness” - Mercer County Sheriff’s officer will tell you what to look for and how to protect your grandchildren.
“Loss: Helping Your Grandchildren Emotionally”- Mary Lou Pizzullo, DECO, ACB, Aftercare Coordinator for Saul Funeral Homes
“ Parenting - Then and Now" - Nadira Keaton, MSC, School Based Therapist, Greater Trenton Behavioral Healthcare
“Health Resources for Families of Children with Medical and Other Special Needs” - Heather Lovero, LCSW, Family Counselor, Millhouse Pediatric Day Care
To register call ECHO (609) 695-4151