Mary Grossnickle

Author

Mosinee (Marathon County)

Mosinee, WI
715-693-0455
E-mail: mary@speakingofadoption.com
Web site: www.speakingofadoption.com

Wisconsin Connection
I was born and raised in Stevens Point, WI. I live between Stevens Point and Wausau, WI (mailing address is Mosinee).

Published Works
A Place in My Heart (Speaking of Adoption, Oct. 2004)
Illustrated by: Alison Relyea

Presentations
Torn Between Two Mothers. Every person’s journey through adoption is different. But those of us who were adopted do share many similar thoughts and feelings. As we grow up, our sense of self emerges, shaped consciously or unconsciously by our “adoptedness.” This workshop focuses on how our loyalties are divided between the adoptive family and birth family at different ages, and how that shapes our sense of self. . Target audience: Anyone touched by adoption, including adoptive parents, family and friends of adoptive families and teachers.

The Puzzle of Identity. Approximately half of the children in any given classroom do not live with both their biological parents. This impacts their sense of self and how they answer the question, "Who Am I?" This workshop explores the issues that are faced by many children, particularly those who have joined their families through adoption, and children in foster care. Topics include: -Grief and loss -Identity and self-esteem -Attachment and bonding . Target audience: Teachers, counselors, school administrators, school staff.

Replacing Stuart Little. Adoption related triggers are situations or events that can create emotional turmoil for a child who was adopted. Many times these triggers occur at school. Watching the movie Stuart Little, creating a Mother’s Day card, celebrating “My Special Day,” and making a family tree are just a few school-related adoption triggers. This interactive workshop focuses on ways assignments can be altered so they include all children. Target audience: Teachers, parents.

Fees
$300 per half-day seminar, plus travel expenses. Workshops can be shortened, fee is then negotiable.

Additional Comments
I was adopted as a toddler, and I currently work with adoptive families through a post-adoption resource center called Friends of Adoption. I previously taught High School English (Amherst, WI) and Middle School Reading (Ripon, WI). I have owned my own speaking/training business since 1991.

Genre(s) of books: picture books, fiction for children

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	Quick Guide CCBC Webcasts Original Interviews Wisconsin Book Creators CCBC Directory of Wisconsin Children's Book Creators Mary Grossnickle Author Mosinee (Marathon County) Mosinee, WI 715-693-0455 E-mail: mary@speakingofadoption.com Web site: www.speakingofadoption.com Wisconsin Connection I was born and raised in Stevens Point, WI. I live between Stevens Point and Wausau, WI (mailing address is Mosinee). Published Works A Place in My Heart (Speaking of Adoption, Oct. 2004) Illustrated by: Alison Relyea Presentations Torn Between Two Mothers. Every person’s journey through adoption is different. But those of us who were adopted do share many similar thoughts and feelings. As we grow up, our sense of self emerges, shaped consciously or unconsciously by our “adoptedness.” This workshop focuses on how our loyalties are divided between the adoptive family and birth family at different ages, and how that shapes our sense of self. . Target audience: Anyone touched by adoption, including adoptive parents, family and friends of adoptive families and teachers. The Puzzle of Identity. Approximately half of the children in any given classroom do not live with both their biological parents. This impacts their sense of self and how they answer the question, "Who Am I?" This workshop explores the issues that are faced by many children, particularly those who have joined their families through adoption, and children in foster care. Topics include: -Grief and loss -Identity and self-esteem -Attachment and bonding . Target audience: Teachers, counselors, school administrators, school staff. Replacing Stuart Little. Adoption related triggers are situations or events that can create emotional turmoil for a child who was adopted. Many times these triggers occur at school. Watching the movie Stuart Little, creating a Mother’s Day card, celebrating “My Special Day,” and making a family tree are just a few school-related adoption triggers. This interactive workshop focuses on ways assignments can be altered so they include all children. Target audience: Teachers, parents. Fees $300 per half-day seminar, plus travel expenses. Workshops can be shortened, fee is then negotiable. Additional Comments I was adopted as a toddler, and I currently work with adoptive families through a post-adoption resource center called Friends of Adoption. I previously taught High School English (Amherst, WI) and Middle School Reading (Ripon, WI). I have owned my own speaking/training business since 1991. Genre(s) of books: picture books, fiction for children