The Pregnancy Options Dialogue

A Conversation for Providers

Friday, October 22, 2010

Portland, Oregon

Attending the Pregnancy Options Dialogue offers a unique opportunity for you to engage in conversations about pregnancy, parenting, abortion and adoption with fellow counselors, educators and health care providers.

Nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended.

Are you able to speak comfortably about parenting, abortion and adoption?

Women making decisions about pregnancy, parenting, abortion and adoption seek care from a broad range of professionals.

Strengthening the ability of professionals to talk comfortably about each of these options is a key element in providing high quality services for women and families.

Place:	Portland, Oregon
Date:	Friday, October 22, 2010
Time:	8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Lunch will be provided.)
Cost:	$65 per person* *Early Registration of $55 per person with registration and payment received by 9/20. Group Discount of 15% off for groups of three (3) or more that register and pay together.

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Who should attend the Pregnancy Options Dialogue?

This event is intended as a space for dialogue and networking among healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing the full range of pregnancy options.

Reproductive health care professionals
Medical and nursing students
Public health care providers
Social workers
School-based health care providers
Other professionals serving women in options counseling settings

Why should I attend the Pregnancy Options Dialogue?

Participants will build strong networks among fellow reproductive healthcare providers and leave this event better prepared to offer high quality services to their patients and clients.

Attend the Pregnancy Options Dialogue to:

Explore your own questions and experiences around each pregnancy option.
Engage in conversations about pregnancy, abortion, adoption and parenting.
Hear firsthand accounts from women about their pregnancy decisions.
Increase your skills in offering counseling and education around all pregnancy decisions.
Receive up-to-date information about current practices.

Sponsored by: Adoption Access Network, Backline, Center for Health Training, Open Adoption & Family Services and Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette.