32nd Annual APC Conference
The Adoptive Parents Committee (APC) is holding their 32nd annual Conference on Sunday, Nov. 18th in Brooklyn, NY. This conference is for adoptive parents, families considering adopting and adoption professionals. A wide range of workshops and seminars are held throughout the day, covering topics related to the adoption process and parenting an adopted child. Gladney Asia Program staff will be attending the conference and will be a part of a panel discussion about international adoption and will also lead an Asia Adoption Programs workshop. Please visit APC's website for more information.
Keynote Speaker
Holly van Gulden, Adoption Counselor
Since 1985,Holly van Gulden has been training adoptive and foster parents and professionals throughout the United States, England, Scotland and Canada. In addition, for over twenty years, Holly has co-directed Adoptive Family Counseling Center with Claude Riedel.
Holly has co-authored books including, “Learning the Dance of Attachment”, “Real Parent, Real Children”: Parenting the Adopted Child. Holly is herself an adoptive parent who grew up in a multi-racial, international family comprised of six children born to the family, four adopted children and several foster brothers and sisters. This blend of professional and personal experience has given her extra insight into what it’s like to grow up adopted and to parent through adoption.
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