In her book, The Primal Wound: Understanding the Adopted Child, Nancy Newton Verrier discusses how the early trauma of separation from the birth mother affects an adoptee’s ability to form healthy relationships.

During this two-hour writing workshop, Heather Schultz will lead an intimate discussion on Part 3 of this book followed by healthy writing exercises to address pain from the issues of rejection, trust, intimacy, loyalty, guilt and shame, power and control, and identity.  Familiarity with the book’s themes and content (chapters) is recommended.  Attendance at Part 1 and 2 is not required.

Thanks to a donor, we will be able to reimburse the purchase of the book to workshop participants. Simply bring your receipt for a physical or digital copy of the book to the event.

WHO: International Adoptees (18 yrs. and older)
WHEN: Monday March 25th 6:45pm – 8:45pm
WHERE: Women make Movies, Suite 1200, 115 W 29th Street, New York
COST: FREE for members; $5 suggested donation for non-members
RSVP: PM Bianca Kuijper or email bkuijper@alsoknownas.org to RSVP and for questions

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