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Need tools to help your anxious or depressed adopted child?
Attend our upcoming parent workshop "Anxiety and Depression in Adopted Children"

On Saturday, November 14 from 10am-11:30am at The Theraplay Institute come learn how to recognize and begin to address anxiety or depression in your child. Facilitated by two seasoned therapists, Jorie Sigesmund, LCSW, program manager at The Theraplay Instistute, and Judy Stigger, LCSW, adoption therapist at The Cradle, this workshop will address:
- the incidence of depression and anxiety in our (adopted/foster care) kids
- the role of early trauma and how it can play out over time
- what depression and/or anxiety looks like at different ages and stages
- how understanding our own feelings and reactions as parents can aid in empathizing with our children and help all of us interact more effectively
- how to help kids develop more coping tools
- when to consider professional help
For information contact Allison@theraplay.org. Childcare services are available.
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The Theraplay Institute, 1840 Oak Avenue, Suite 320, Evanston, IL 60201