Since September of 2004, ASK has organized Monthly Forums on adoption-related issues. Past Forums have included guests speaking on Korean foster care, sex education, teenage pregnancy, global trends in intercountry adoption, and media portrayals of adoptees. In addition to learning more about the many issues related to intercountry/transracial adoption, we are committed to fostering relationships with individuals and organizations that are at the forefront of instigating social change in Korean society.

Name   ASK Subject   Jan. 15 2-4pm: ASK Workshop on Mental Health and Adoption II RESOURCED THROUGH WRITING: Mental Health and Adoption Part II Saturday, January 15 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at KoRoot Organized by Adoptee Solidarity Korea Hosted by KoRoot (for directions please see below) Time and date: January 15 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Workshop facilitators: Molly Cho (ASK Member) and Kim Hyo-Jung Campbell (ASK Representative) *This will be an adoptee-only event! *There is no admission fee but if you want to attend we kindly ask you to rsvp via Facebook. WORKSHOP This writing workshop aims to provide a safe and comfortable space to self-reflect, share with others, and add to the "toolbox" of mental health resources within the adoptee community. Adoption specific writing prompts will be given to facilitate the writing process and small discussion groups held afterward. Participants are encouraged to share their writing or thoughts with others, but this is not mandatory. Perhaps you are a seasoned writer or never write at all, this is a great opportunity to put your thoughts to paper in a room full of supportive, fellow adoptees. Inspired by author Natalie Goldberg and her book titled Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within, we will take Goldberg's advice and ask you to "write down the bones." From the book: "These are the rules. It is important to adhere to them because the aim is to burn through to first thoughts, to the place where energy is unobstructed by social politeness or the internal censor, to the place where you are writing what your mind actually sees and feels, not what it thinks it should see or feel."(Goldberg, 9) If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Molly Cho can be reached at cho. molly@gmail.com. Kimberly Hyo-Jung Campbell can be reached at kimcampbell03@gmail.com. Hope to see you there! ************************************************* DISCLAIMER ASK, nor any representatives of ASK, are licensed mental health professionals. If at any time during the workshop or weeks following, you experience emotions or thoughts that seem unmanageable or overwhelming, please contact a licensed mental health professional immediately. A list of mental health resources and clinical therapists will be provided at the workshop. ************************************************* KOROOT DIRECTIONS KoRoot is located on the west side of Gyeongbokgung palace about 200 meters before Jahamun Tunnel. Go to Gyeongbokgung Station, line No. 3, exit 2. KoRoot is a 15-minute walk from the station. You can also take Bus #1711 from the station, getting off at Kyunggi Sanggo High School. Please visit http://www.koroot.org/eindex.html for more information and a map or call 02.3210.2451. ************************************************* MEMBERS / SUPPORTERS / DONATIONS Please visit the ASK website to become an ASK member (adoptees) or supporter (non-adoptees) or to donate to ASK. Your contributions support translation fees, printing costs, conference fees and other administrative expenses. For more information, visit the website at www.adopteesolidarity.org or email us at admin@adopteesolidarity.org. Thank you! ************************************************* ABOUT ASK ASK's mission is to effect change in Korean adoption policy and practice. Through education, research and advocacy, we aim to strengthen our community and create a space for critical dialogue. ************************************************* www.adopteesolidarity.org DATE: 2011.01.03 - 21:16 LAST UPDATE: 2011.04.28 - 03:44   April 23 2-4pm: ASK Workshop on Mental Health and Adoption III   Aug. 12 7:30-10pm: ASK Forum on Mental Health and Adoption I