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“Are You Ready
to Talk About Adoption?—Part II”
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February 23- 5:00p.m. Pacific Time
After our first “Are You Ready to Talk About Adoption?” webinar in September 2011, an overwhelming number of participants asked for MORE! On February 23rd, Holt International and Adoption Mosaic will host “Let’s Practice: Are You Ready to Talk About Adoption? Part II,” a 1-hour webinar presented by Adoption Mosaic Executive Director Astrid Dabbeni. Adoption Mosaic is an adoption education and support nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon.
Talking openly with your child about their adoption experience – at any age –takes practice. In this follow-up webinar, you will:
- Learn strategies on how to respond to your kid’s questions, such as:
- “Did my birthmother love me?”
- “How much did I cost?”
- “Was I plan B?”
- “Do I have siblings?”
- “When is my real birthday?’
- Learn how to overcome your fears, such as:
- “Will I plant a seed that was not already there?”
- “Have I waited too long to bring up a topic?’
- “I don’t know the right words to use.”
- “I won’t be age-appropriate.”
- Discuss how to use specific age-appropriate movies and books to help engage your child
If you were unable to attend Part I, no worries! You’re welcome to listen to the recorded webinar found here, or just join us for Part II.
Astrid Dabbeni, Executive Director
Astrid has a degree in sociology with an emphasis in adoption. She travels the country to lead youth groups, present workshops on transracial parenting, talking with children about adoption and various other workshops focusing on adoption. Astrid has worked in adoptions for over 18 years. Her life-long interest in adoption is rooted in her own adoption at the age of four with her older sister from Colombia. Astrid is the Executive Director and co-founder of Adoption Mosaic.
Our Mission 
The Adoption Mosaic mission is to connect, honor and serve the adoption constellation through innovative education, practices and support services.