The Education Institute has DVDs and VHS videos available for purchase in the following categories:

10 Things Series – A series that highlights key points and issues for consideration on varied topics.

10 Things: Adoption Search & Reunion (DVD)
This video presents ten things to consider in an adoption search and reunion. The process is an emotional journey that can take many unexpected twists and turns. The moderator, Sharon Roszia, is a nationally known adoption and permanency expert and trainer. Sharon shares her insights and lessons learned while highlighting the personal stories of an adult adoptee and a birth mother.

10 Things: Adopted Teens Speak Out (DVD)
See the original words and thoughts of adopted teens, addressed to the adults in their lives. This video is an emotional journey into the unique insights and feelings of adopted teenagers. The concept and content was developed by an adopted teens group as a project for their parents at an annual intensive adoptive family camp. While powerful and thought provoking, it is certain to prompt discussion whether used with parents, teens or professionals.
 

Childhood Development Series – A series focusing on specific mental health issues of children touched by adoption, foster care and relative care.

Attachment in the Young Child (DVD)
This video presents ways to increase attachment between a new caregiver and a child who has experienced early childhood neglect, separation or loss. Expert presenters on this DVD include Sharon Roszia, MS, Allison Davis Maxon, MFT, Laura Ornelas, LCSW, Sophia Sandoval-Meyer, LCSW, and Valerie Golden, MSW. It describes the effects of separation and outlines specific techniques for attachment-based parenting.

 

Steps to Stability:Moving Children to a New Home (DVD)- coming soon

Seven Core Issues in Adoption (VHS) - coming soon
Los Siete Principios Sobre Adopcion (DVD) - coming soon