Presentations: "Lifelong Impact of Adoption"
· Santa Monica College - 2009/08/07/06/05/04/03/02/01/00/99/98/97/96/95/94
· Colorado Triad Conference - Keynote - Denver - 2009
· Hawaii Adoption and Foster Care - Keynote & Training - Honolulu - 2007
· The Adoption Project - Moolelo Theatre, San Diego CA - 2007
· Los Angeles Childrens Bureau - Annual Conference - 2007
· Los Angeles Childrens Bureau - Trainings - 2007/06
· New England Adoption Conference - Keynote - 2006
· Florida Adoption Conference - Keynote & Trainer - 2005
· East Meets West Adoption Conference - 2005
· Reg Day - Borders Books - 2004
· Adoption Awareness Day - 2004
· Indiana Adoption & Foster Care Conference - Keynote - 2003
· Florida Adoption & Foster Care Conference - Keynote - 2003
· Hope Chapel - 2003/02
· The Sycamores - 2003
· Adoptee Forum Expert - www.adoption.com - 2002
· Adoptee Forum Expert - www.adopting.org - 2002/01/00/99
· Calif Council of Parent Participation Schools - 2002
· Institute for Black Parenting - 2001/00
· American Adoption Congress - 2001/95
· Concerned United Birthparents - 2001
· LA County Child & Family Services - 2001
· Bethany Christian Services - 2001
· Adoption 2000 Canada - Keynote - 2000
· Adoption Services International - 1999
· Antioch University - 1999/98
· Association of Korean Adoptees - 1998/96
· Heart of Adoption Conference - 1997
· Agape Adoption Triad Group - 1997
· Resolve Adoption Symposium - 1996
· Council for Equal Rights in Adoption - 1995
· Culver City Adult School - 1995/94/93
· ALMA Conference - 1995
· Women In Health - 1995/93
Presentations: "Adoption and Psychotherapy"
· Marymount College Psychology Club - 2009
· Los Angeles County Psychological Association - 2009/02/1995/94
· SFV-CAMFT - 2008
· CSPP/Alliant Student Government - 2008
· Concerned United Birthparents Retreat - Professional Panel - 2008
· WAAT - 2008
· The Maple Counseling Center - 2008
· Institute for Multicultural Counseling & Education Services - 2008
· Hawaii Adoption and Foster Care - Keynote & Training - Hilo - 2007
· New England Adoption Conference - Professional Day - 2006
· Phillips Graduate Institute - 2006/03/01
· San Luis Obispo County Dept of Social Services - 2006/05
· AAMFT National Conference - 2003/95
· Kinship Center - adoptee panel - 2003
· LB/SB-CAMFT - general membership - 2003
· Jurupa Unified School District - 2003
· CAMFT Annual Conference - 2002
· SFV-CAMFT - general membership - 1999/97
· San Fernando Valley Child Guidance Clinic - 1999/97
· Employee Assistance Professionals Association - 1997
· CEDU School Staff Training - 1997
· California Psychological Association - 1996/95
· Julia Ann Singer Center - 1996
· LA-CAMFT- Interns - 1995/94
· Pepperdine University Graduate Students - 1995/94
· Association for Pre & Perinatal Psychology - 1994/93
· LA-CAMFT - general membership - 1993
· Brotman Behavioral Health Services - 1993
Presentations: "Eating Disorders"
· Fashion Institute of Design Merchandising - 1996/95/94/93
· Brotman Hospital - Center for Women's Health - 1993
· Radar Institute Eating Disorders Program - 1993
Articles/Publications:
· "Adoption and Family Identity" - The Los Angeles Psychologist - Nov/Dec 2008
· "Sudden Silence Halts Birth Mother's Euphoria" - The Herald Sun - 2008
· "Search for Birth Parent Only Natural" - San Diego Union-Tribune - May 2007
· "Considering International Adoption" - Resolve Family Building Magazine - Autumn 2006
· "Meeting My Mother” – Adoption Australia Journal – Autumn 2006
· "Search and Reunion” – Adoption Australia Journal – Autumn 2006
· "Understanding the Adoption Triad” – Adoption Australia Journal – Autumn 2006
· A Practice That Works (Adoption Specialty chapter) - Routledge 2005
· "Tips for Hosting Families Displaced by the Hurricanes" - American Psychological Association Fact Sheet - 2005
· "Being Adopted” – Adoption Australia Journal – Spring 2005
· "Grief and Loss in Adoption” - Adoption Australia Journal – Spring 2005
· "Hello Before Goodbye" - New Zealand Open Adoption Newsletter - March 2005
· "Maternity Homes" - Easy Reader Newspaper - Oct 2004
· "Forever Families" - Adopt-A-Child Newsletter - Winter 2004
· "Happy Adoption Books" - FCC Newsletter - Fall 2004
· "Being Adopted" - New Zealand Open Adoption Newsletter - Sept 2004
· "Families in Adoption" - The California Psychologist - July/Aug 2004
· "Adoption and the Only Child" - Only Child Magazine - June 2004
· "Grief and Loss in Adoption" - Adoption Today Magazine - Nov 2003
· "When Adoptees Become Parents" - Adoption Today Magazine - Sept 2003
· New Zealand Open Adoption Newsletter - various articles - June 2003
· "Talking With Your Child About Adoption and Foster Care Issues" - Adoption Today Magazine - Jan 2003
· "Perfect Timimg: When to Tell Your Child About His Birthmother" - iparentingadoption.com - 12/9/02
· "Happy Adoption Books" - Adoption at About.com - 10/1/02
· "Hello Before Goodbye" - Adoption at About.com - 9/26/02
· "Being Adopted" - Adoption at About.com - 9/19/02
· "Forever Families" - Adoption at About.com - 9/12/02
· "Adoption Issues in Psychotherapy" - Los Angeles Psychologist - May/June 2002
· Book Review of Adoption Wisdom - Journal of Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology & Health - Volume 16, Number 3, Spring 2002
· "Hoping Love Can Bridge a Great Divide" - Los Angeles Times - 1/29/02
· "The Unvarnished Truth" - Newsday 1/15/02
· "Accessing Your Inner Wisdom" - AAC Decree - Summer 2001
· "Adoption Poses Many Questions" - SMC Corsair - March 2001
· "When Adoptees Become Parents" - American Adoption Congress Decree - Fall 2000
· "Loss and Grief in Adoption" - SNAP Newsletter - Fall 2000
· "Adoption and the Only Child" - Only Child Magazine - Nov 1999
· "Meeting Mom" - Los Angeles Times - May 1999
· "The Chosen Ones" - Adoption Therapist - Fall 1997
· "Understanding the Adoption Triad" - Children Magazine - July 1997
· "Family Ties" - Los Angeles Times - Oct 1996
· Adoption Wisdom - Broken Branch Productions - June 1996
· "Psychotherapy and Adoption" - CPA - California Psychologist - June 1995
· "Giving Away Simone", book review - New Woman Spirit - Spring 1995
· "Adoption: Search and Reunion Issues" - AAMFT - Family Therapy News - Feb 1995
· "Meeting My Mother: An Adult Adoptee Reflects" - Whole Life Times - Jan 1995
· "The Lifelong Impact of Adoption" - USA Today Magazine - July 1994
· "The Lifelong Impact of Adoption" - Adoption Triad Forum Newsletter - Mar 1994
· "Marlou Russell Adopts a Positive Attitude" - New Woman Spirit - Fall 1993
· "Creating a Positive Relationship with Food" - New Woman Spirit - Winter 1991
Television/Radio/Video:
· Adoption and the Family - teleconference - Lifetime Adoptions - 2009
· "Adoption and the Reluctant Spouse/Family" - CreatingaFamily.com - 2008
· "Adoption Project" - KPBS Radio - These Days Show - 2007
· "Reunion Pull-Back" - The Adoption Show - 2006
· "Adopting A Baby" - The Parent's Journal - 2006
· "Siblings and Adoption" - Let's Talk Adoption - 2006
· "Adoption and the Family" - Post Family Insitute - 2005
· "Adoption and Relationships" - Paths of Love - 2005
· "Adoptive Families" - The Parent's Journal - 2004
· "Lifelong Impact of Adoption" - Let's Talk Adoption - 2003
· "Family Secrets" - NPR - All Things Considered - 2002
· "The Adopted Child" - The Parent's Journal - 2001
· "Lifelong Impact of Adoption" - Liberty Works Radio - 2001
· "Lifelong Impact of Adoption" - WTMY AM 1280 Radio - 2001
· "Adoption" - The Parent Table - Fox TV Health Network - 1999
· "Should Adoptees Search?" - KTZN AM710 Radio - 1997
· "Issues & Emotions of Adoption" - Positive Self Images - 1997
· "Adoption Issues" - Parent Talk Radio Show - CRN - 1997
· "Adoptions" - In Your Interest Program - KHSC -TV - 1994
· "Adoption Watch" - Eyre Madison Enterprises - 1994
· "American Family" - PQH Productions - 1994
· "Liposuction: Full Body Contouring" - Continental Cable - 1991