Presentations

Conference presentations on adoption, identity, and trauma.

With co-presenter Angela Christianson

Upcoming

May 1, 2026 · Virtual

Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York

Adoption and Life's Milestones: Identity, Connection, and Growth

Virtual presentation and poster

May 27–30, 2026 · Boston

When Adoption Shows Up in Adult Trauma Work

Poster

August 6–8, 2026 · Washington, DC

American Psychological Association

Adoption as a Lifelong Experience: Identity, Loss, and Connection in Adulthood

Poster

Slides and materials will be posted here after the conference.

March 13, 2026 · Rescheduled

Understanding Adoption: Numbers, Language, Research & New Directions