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The Institute of Health Psychology (IHP) is proud to host this half-day workshop presented by Jo Willis.The workshop is limited to Members of the IHP and capped at 30 registrants.Learn - more about the experience and impact of adoption and how you can support adopted people in Aotearoa NZ. Offering – drawing on my experience as an adopted person I share learnings from both personal and professional experience to highlight the potential impact, themes and challenges. Topics we will coverCultural context and ‘Closed Adoption' practice during the 1950's - 80'sImpact of early separationGrowing up during the ‘Closed Adoption' era – lived storiesCommon themes - 7 core issues and how they show upThe ‘Open Adoption' era - practice and experiencePossible do's and don'ts in supporting adopted peopleTools and resources - yours and mineCurrent legislative climate in NZAdult adoption support availableHow might you take this information forwardRead moreJo WillsJo is a leadership and personal development coach. She specialises in adult adoption personal and professional development, working with those who feel confined by, or languishing in, life limiting adoption related patterns. Jo supports them to understand, accept and grow beyond these patterns, providing empowering tools to support the development of a positive mindset towards themselves, and life. Another area of expertise is in coaching leaders who are also adopted. She partners with them to find or deepen their own brand of authentic leadership and develop high levels of Self and people management. Her focus is on the whole person and their wellbeing for sustainable performance and to thrive.As an adopted person herself, she brings a unique insight into the additional challenges that being both adopted and a leader can bring. Read more.