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Rutgers School of Social Work,
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The Ametz Adoption Program/JCCA
Professional Training Offerings 2012-2013 in NYC

Adoption Learning Partners

Heart of the Matter Seminars

Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma: A Workshop for Resource Parents (2010) by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network

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Rutgers School of Social Work,
Continuing Education and Professional Development Program

 

The Ametz Adoption Program/JCCA
Professional Training Offerings 2013 / 2014 in NYC

 

The Ametz Adoption Program/JCCA has provided domestic and international private adoption services for over 28 years. As part of this work, there is an emphasis on meeting the needs of clients in the communities in which they live. To do so effectively, Ametz strongly believes an educated professional community is necessary. Drawing on the best “adoption” minds in the New York area, we proudly present the Institute’s 9^th year offerings geared for those working with adoptive families and families-to-be. Each session includes a didactic presentation and time for interactive discussion. In person meetings are held at The Conference Center 130 East 59 Street, New York City. Meetings also available ON-LINE

The following groups are now open for registration. Please go to www.jccany.org/ametzcalendar for more information and registration instructions.

TRANSRACIAL ADOPTION: HELPING EVERYONE PREPARE, SETTLE IN AND FLOURISH
 

Tara Linh Leaman and Frank Ligtvoet

Tuesday, January 8, 2013 from 1 – 4 pm.

Held at The Conference Center – 130 East 59 Street, NYC – or on line - $25

African American and African children are joining families throughout the United States. Those considering adopting across racial lines are told that need to integrate adoption, race and culture in their families. There are suggested readings, community groups and Internet chats for families of similar composition. What’s often missing is deeper conversations about what it means to be “noticed” everywhere you go and what it means to the child to look different from the rest of the family.
 

-       Examine racism, White privilege and community acceptance

-       Gain knowledge of the impact of adoption throughout the lifecycle of the transracial adoptive family.

-       Acknowledge issues of transference and counter-transference in working with families around issues of race and cultural differences

-       Learn how to help families develop and sustain a positive identity across their child’s lifespan.

A CHILD’S VIEW OF ADOPTION
 

Dina Rosenfeld, DSW and a panel of adoptees

Thursday, February 7, 2013, 1 – 4 pm

Held at The Conference Center – 130 East 59 Street, NYC – or on line - $30

Most education is focused on preparing the adoptive parents for their new role or enlarged family. While there are discussions of a child’s understanding of adoption and their adjustment in terms of chronological age (including delays), there is little exploration of what the child directly feels, hears, sees or experiences. Three personal narratives set the stage for a deeper understanding of the adoptees experience.

-       Learn how adopted children see their families

-       Explore the impact of adoption in their day-to-day lives

-       Consider how siblings of the adopted child see their brothers and sisters and experience

-       the world’s response to their family formation?

-       Using a family dynamic model, explore perceptions and interactions in the adoptive family.

-       Identify triggers and challenges in the adoptive child and family’s development.

Dina Rosenfeld, LCSW, DSW, has been working at New York University School of Social Work for 32 years, the past ten years as Director of the Undergraduate Social Work Program and Assistant Dean. For the last 25 years, Dina has served as an adoption consultant and speaker. She is a member of the Ametz Adoption Program Advisory Board and has contributed articles to local and national publications. She is a frequently requested speaker on adoption and parenting topics. She also has specialization in End-of-Life Care, work with aging Holocaust Survivors, and Spirituality and Social Work. Dina has written, lectured, and presented papers in professional conferences on the above topics. Before starting her academic career, she worked at Downstate Medical Center in the Child Psychiatry and Sex Therapy Units, ran groups for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, and consulted for the Board of Education in their Special Education unit. She also served as group work director for the Jewish Association for Services for the Aged. Dina has lectured on a variety of topics, including parenting an adopted child, staff and student supervision, feminism, working with aging Holocaust survivors, and social work and spirituality.

BIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH TO EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL REGULATION IN CHILDREN
 

Ida Jeltova, PhD

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 from 12 – 3 pm

Held at The Conference Center – 130 East 59 Street, NYC – or on line - $25

An individual, adult or child has many facets. It is a separate entity, as well as a mini-system embedded in larger systems (i.e. family, school, community, etc.). Visual and non-verbal (e.g., body-oriented) cues are sent to the world on an ongoing basis. How do early experiences affect our interactions and behaviors, how are we perceived and how can we improve our interactions?

-          Learn how to access emotional and behavior growth and delays in children

-          Explore structured cognitive behavioral interventions and how these intervention techniques assist children in regulating emotion and behavior.

-          identify the individual and systemic strengths and then “play” to the person’s strengths

-          Create plans to focus on what the individual can achieve,  not why this individual developed pathological symptoms

ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN ADOPTION PRACTICE
 

Madelyn Freundlich, MSW, MPH, JD

Wednesday, June 6, 2013  from noon – 3 pm

Held at The Conference Center – 130 East 59 Street, NYC – or on line - $25

In the complex world of adoption, some practice decisions are simple - many are not. For those who work at agencies, balancing personal values and agency policy or procedures is not always easy. For those who work independently, finding someone with whom to share ethical concerns and dilemmas and get objective advice can be tricky. Using the NASW Code of Ethics as a reference, identify key considerations for decision making when working with triad members, as well as how to proceed when disagreements arise between professionals.

-     Learn the 6 Ethical Principles that make up the NASE Code of Ethics

-     Identify legal, institutional and personal values that affect daily professional practice

-     Assess why decisions involving ethical considerations are hard to make

-     Develop a set of strategies to enhance your decision making practices

-     Apply ethical principles and values in daily work

POST ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP: BECAUSE KIDS DON'T COME WITH INSTRUCTIONS (Manhattan)

NEW LOCATION: JCC of Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Avenue (76th Street)
DATE: Thursday, September 13th, 2012
TIME: 7:00PM - 8:30PM
REGISTRATION: www.jccany.org/ametzcalendar or www.jccmanhattan.org

Being a parent is probably the most challenging and all-encompassing commitment in your life. Add adoption to the mix and things get a bit more complex. This group is a place for singles and couples to learn, laugh, and socialize without worrying someone will say something insensitive about adoption or your family. Find out how others have handled "sticky" situations and found support in their communities. Join others who "walk the walk" and "talk the talk" as you share the daily joys and challenges of parenting through adoption. Parent's groups led by Ametz Adoption Program/JCCA social worker, Lorayne Losch, LCSW. This group meets monthly. $20 per person/ per session. 


PRE-ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP: THE SURVIVAL GUIDE - Manhattan

LOCATION: JCC of Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Avenue (76th Street)
DATE: Thursday, September 20, 2012
TIME: 7:00PM - 8:30PM
REGISTRATION: www.jccany.org/ametzcalendar or www.jccmanhattan.org

.This monthly group is for anyone exploring adoption or who has begun the adoption process. Join other singles and couples to get answers to questions, share concerns and learn survival tips as you navigate unfamiliar territory. Group meets monthly and is led by Ametz Adoption Program/JCCA social worker Lorayne Losch, LCSW. This group meets monthly. $20 per person/ per session


WESTCHESTER ADOPTIVE FAMILY GROUP

LOCATION: Pleasantville Community Synagogue, 219 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY  10570
DATE: Sunday, September 23rd, 2012
TIME: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
REGISTRATION: www.jccany.org/ametzcalendar

Being a parent is probably the most challenging and all-encompassing commitment in your life. Add adoption to the mix and things get a bit more complex. This group is for singles and couples, before during and after the adoption process. Learn, laugh, and socialize without worrying someone will say something insensitive about adoption or your family. Find out how others have handled "sticky" situations and found support in their communities. Join others who "walk the walk" and "talk the talk". As you share the daily joys and challenges of parenting through adoption. Parent's groups led by Ametz Adoption Program/JCCA social worker, Marci Schwartz-Ruff. This group meets monthly. $20 person per group. Register on the www.jccany,org/ametzcalendar
 

ADOPTIVE FAMILY GROUPS (2 Locations)

Manhattan:(***NEW GROUP ADDED FOR 2012-2013!***)
LOCATION: JCC of Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Avenue (76th Street)
DATE: Sunday, September 23, 2012
TIME: 2:30PM-4:00PM
REGISTRATION: www.jccany.org/ametzcalendar or www.jccmanhattan.org
Brooklyn:
LOCATION: Union Temple, 17 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY  11238
DATE: Sunday, September 30, 2012
TIME: 10:00AM -11:30PM
REGISTRATION: www.jccany.org/ametzcalendar

Here, you and your child can learn, laugh, and socialize without worrying someone will say something insensitive about adoption. Join others who "walk the walk" and share the daily joys and challenges of parenting through adoption. Children have a separate supervised activity. Parent and children's groups are led by Ametz Adoption Program/JCCA social workers. This group meets monthly. $10 per person/per session

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Pre-registration required and space is limited.

 
Call (212) 558-9949 for additional information or register online at www.jccany.org/ametztraining
 

Adoption Learning Partners
 

For information please follow: http://www.adoptionlearningpartners.org/

We're home! Now what?
Please join us for a webinar introducing adoption professionals to
WE'RE HOME!  NOW WHAT?  How to Settle in and Thrive as a New Adoptive Family.  
This webinar is for adoption professionals only.  Judy Stigger and Barbara Supergan will walk you through what families will learn in these courses and will share practical tools to get this help into the hands of families who will benefit the most.  
What's more, you'll get a free NASW-approved CEU course enrollment just for attending the webinar!
To register please click here.
 

October 12th 3:30pm to 8pm

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November 10th 9:30am to 3:30pm

January 12th 9:30am to 3:30pm

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April 6th 9:30am to 3:30pm

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