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Adoption Forum's PA Conference Pledges Insight, Inspiration

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA - The much-anticipated 32nd annual Adoption Forum
Conference presents a diverse choice of workshops for adopted adults,
birthparents, adoptive parents, and professionals. Hosted by the
Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center in King of Prussia, PA, the
October 8 and 9, 2005 symposium promises to inspire and to educate.

Keynote speaker Adam Pertman is Executive Director of the Evan B.
Donaldson Adoption Institute, a Pulitzer Prize nominee, and an adoptive
father. Author of "Adoption Nation: How the Adoption Revolution is
Transforming America" -called "the most important book ever written on
the subject"- In addition, Mr. Pertman's will present a workshop
"Changing The Media, Changing Minds" addresses the role of the media in
the perception of adoption.

The day's ensuing presenters include Bob Hafetz, author of "Not
Remembered, Never Forgotten", PA search specialists, Sue Romberger from
PAFind's YahooGroup (http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/pafind) and
Carol Chandler from Adoption Forum Pittsburgh, Michelle Atkins PhD,
Rita Roitman MSW, David Marion, Ed.D., Mary Grossnickle, author of "A
Place in My Heart", Gerry Ciotti, John Ciotti, Judy Horner, and Robert
Tomlin. (Biographies of all presenters at
http://www.adoptionforum.org/2005presenter.htm)

Day 2, a new optional addition to last year's offerings- is a special
informal "Sunday Brunch at the Movies" with a viewing of "Antwone
Fisher" and a guided discussion with board-certified psychiatrist Dori
Middleman, M.D.

Workshops topics include:

· Supporting The Triad Member During Search, Reunion & Beyond

· Torn Between Two Mothers

· Search One on One: Individualized Search Help

· Safely Exploring Your Hidden Emotions

· The Intersection of Attachment Theory and Adoption

· Birth Fathers: Their Feelings and Issues

· From a Birth Mother's Perspective

· (Keeping) Secrets and (Telling) Lies


Extra activities include a Friday night Hospitality Suite, Saturday
morning Continental Breakfast with registration, Saturday lunch and
Silent Auction, and Saturday evening Chartered Shuttle to King of
Prussia Malls with special shopping offers for attendees.

Online registration available at
http://www.adoptionforum.org/News/2005Conference with a viewable
conference brochure (PDF)

Hotel information and directions at
http://tinyurl.com/9tff2

For additional information, please contact:
Email: info@adoptionforum.org
Phone: 610-970-5240
Website: http://www.adoptionforum.org

Established in 1973, Adoption Forum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization. Adoption Forum provides emotional support and a safe
environment to all members of the adoption triad: adult adoptees,
biological parents and adoptive parents. Our organization promotes the
shared belief that adoptees have a right to know their origins, while
remaining a "forum" for discussion on all adoption issues.

Our Mission Is To:
· Facilitate Support Groups
· Actively Provide Search Assistance
· Educate Through Annual Conferences and Periodic Symposiums
· Provide Education for Professionals and Legislators

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