1. Judy Stigger, LCSW Adoption Therapist Judy has worked in the field of adoption for over 30 years, developing international and open domestic programs, training families and presenting workshops. Today she serves adoptive and birth parents and children as a therapist. Judy is also the adoptive mom in a transracial family raising children with a range of special needs across three generations. 847-893-3956 or jstigger@cradle.org Dori Fujii, MSW, LCSW Adoption Therapist Dori has worked with families in child welfare and adoption for over 30 years. Her work with adoptive families and adopted individuals addresses issues of identity and loss as well as developmental challenges typical of adopted children. Dori has a particular interest in helping adopted children and their parents find ways to better connect with one another 847-733-3205 or dfujii@cradle.org Liesl Einerson, LCSW Adoption Therapist Liesl has experience working with adoptive and birth families, having served on the expectant parent team at the Cradle before joining The Center for Lifelong Adoption support as a therapist. Liesl works with children, adults and families post-adoption and facilitates adoptive education and support groups for parents and children/teens. Liesl trained with Dr. Karyn Purvis with attention to the experiences of adoptive families of faith. Liesl is an adoptive sister with experience with special needs, transracial placement, kinship care and international adoption. 847-733-3215 or leinerson@cradle.org Our Therapists Why “Adopted” Matters

2. Is It Adoption…or Not? When a child exhibits challenging or frustrating behaviors, many parents may not consider that adoption is playing a role. Other times parents immediately assume the behavior is linked to an adoption history. Overall, most families struggle with the difficult task of sorting out when behaviors and challenges are adoption related. Join Dori Fujii, LCSW Adoption Therapist, as she discusses common challenging behaviors adopted children may exhibit at each developmental stage and how parents can manage these behaviors. Saturday, November 16, 2013, 9:30 AM – 11:30AM www.cradle.org to register to attend in person OR via webinar Upcoming Workshop/Webinar Why “Adopted” Matters

3. Online Support Why “Adopted” Matters With informative, practical and encouraging material, the Tough Starts Series equips adoptive parents with insight into how their child’s tough start in life may lead to troubling behavior years later and teaches parents how to intercede and help the child heal. This course guides parents through a series of adoptee stories giving a unique view into the hearts, minds and souls of the adopted person experience. These stories are supported with clinical insights from our expert offering practical tips for parents to use with their own family. Expert input, personal stories and practical advice on topics adoptive parents often find most challenging. Topics include deciding if behavior is adoption related or not, nutrition and behavior and advice from adopted people.