Catholic Social Service has set the summer schedule for the next series of adoption workshops. This set of four workshops (listed below) is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about open-adoption and the issues faced when raising an adopted child. In addition to a considering the range of emotions and feelings associated with the decision to adopt a child, several child development topics are also addressed including specific developmental issues of children who have been adopted, attachment and bonding issues, and grief and loss issues. For more information, and to register for the Adoption Workshop Series, please
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, or by phone at 620-272-0010 or register at My Adoption Portal.
Friday, June 1, 2012 "Facing our Fears in Adoption" 1:30-4:30 p.m. St Augustine Room in the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe 3231 N 14th St, Dodge City KS
Friday, June 8, 2012 "What is Open Adoption" 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. St Augustine Room in the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe 3231 N 14th St, Dodge City KS
Friday, June 15, 2012 "Life-long Issues in Adoption," and "Talking with Your Children about Adoption" 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. St Augustine Room in the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe 3231 N 14th St, Dodge City KS
Saturday, June 23, 2012 "Open Adoption in Real Life: A Panel of Those Who Have Lived It" 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Family Social Hall in the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe 3231 N 14th St, Dodge City KS
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