Supporting Adolescents

This training equips you with the historical knowledge necessary to understand and contextualize modern adoption practice. We examine the shift from harmful past practices to today's ethical and legally sound frameworks, enabling you to dispel adoption stigma and advocate for your patients. You'll walk away with practical skills, including how to use neutral, non-objectifying language to respectfully discuss adoption with expectant parents, birth parents, adoptees, and adoptive families. Gain a better understanding of the lifelong emotional complexities for everyone involved in an adoption, ensuring you can provide trauma-informed and supportive counsel to expectant parents considering adoption. Review Enduring Material Requirements

The history of adoption practices is deeply rooted in themes of secrecy, which have lasting implications for all parties involved in the adoption process. This secrecy has perpetuated myths that can discourage expectant parents from viewing adoption as a viable option.This course aims to familiarize participants with the principles and practices of open adoption. By enhancing their understanding, participants will be better equipped to educate their patients or clients and address common questions regarding adoption as a choice.Review Enduring Material Requirements

The purpose of this course is to equip social workers and hospital professionals with the skills to understand and address the ambivalence women may experience regarding pregnancy, particularly when influenced by complex life circumstances. Participants will learn to identify sources of ambivalence and develop strategies to provide comprehensive support for women navigating these challenging decisions.Review Enduring Material Requirements

This course aims to equip healthcare professionals and social workers with a comprehensive understanding of the unique issues and considerations surrounding birth fathers in the context of unplanned or unintended pregnancies. Participants will enhance their ability to engage effectively with birth fathers, recognizing key opportunities for involvement and support. By the end of the course, professionals will be prepared to provide relevant information and referrals, facilitating a more informed decision-making process for birth fathers as they navigate their experiences.Review Enduring Material Requirements