Sirka Louca has presented at the following SEMINARS:
JCCA
15th Annual Infertility, Adoption and the Family Conference
"COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR NEWLY ADOPTED CHILD"
Communication is an essential aspect of attachment in any child-parent (sibling or extended family) relationship. Add adoption and the increasing age of children at the time of placement, and this process becomes even more complex. This workshop will help participants understand the emotional aspects of communication, develop an awareness of their child's needs and identify strategies to build and enhance communication within the family. Verbal and non-verbal communication techniques will be discussed and demonstrated. These powerful and effective tools ease initial adjustments by enhancing immediate communication regardless of the child's age or native language.
UJA Federation, 130 East 59th Street, Manhattan
"Mothering and Guilt"
Mother's Center of Suffolk
Raising children often means struggling to find a balance between meeting your needs as an individual versus the needs of your family. Feelings of guilt and inner conflict can easily arise. This work-shop will explore how to navigate these challenging feelings and find ways to nurture your children while also nurturing yourself both as a mother and as an individual.
For more information call 631-689-2827
"Mindful Parenting"
Mother's Center of Suffolk
Learning how to parent proactively, helping our children develop the ability to feel comfortable within themselves and have the skills to communicate and resolve conflicts are some of the topics this workshop will explore.
For more information call 631-689-2827
JCCA
14th Annual Infertility, Adoption and the Family Conference
"When You Miss The First Few Months"
Develop a better understanding of hte long-term effects of early loss, separation and spending time in an institutional setting, how the parent/child bond is affected by living apart, and practical steps to enhance the parent-child bond.
UJA Federation, 130 East 59th Street, Manhattan
"Coping With the Holidays"
The holidays are particularly stressful for people experiencing infertility or waiting to adopt. Participants in this workshop will learn how to develop supports and strategies for managing the holidays.
The Huntington Wellness Center for Reproductive Health
Huntington, New York
631-424-8601
Adoptive Parents' Committee:
"Transitioning from Fertility Treatment to Adoption"
Transitioning from fertiltiy treament to adoption can be exciting and filled with questions. Participants will explore the various issues related to such a transition.
For more information or to make an appointment, please call
631-689-2582 or email sirka@sirkalouca.com
Sirka Louca serves the following communities: East Setauket, Belle Terre, Port Jefferson, Port Jefferson Station, Mount Sinai, Miller Place, Coram, Rocky Point, Shoreham, Sound Beach, Wading River, Saint James, Poquot, Setauket, Smithtown, Lake Grove, Lake Ronkonkoma, Selden, Stony Brook, Centereach, Ridge, Hauppauge, Holbrook, Nesconset, Old Field
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