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Course image Investigate: Adoption Records
Course Summary: Archived
Adoption often creates a painful void in the lives of all affected
that only resolution via a reunion can heal. Learn successful
methods for gathering information from those who hold the keys.
Once contact information is attained, you will be gently guided
through your important first contact. This course provides not only
instructions of how to search, but addresses the emotional aspects
that affect such a deeply personal and poignant endeavor.
Due to the sensitive and confidential material in the majority of your searches, in lieu of a public forum of class chats, the instructor will be available to each student via email for the duration of the course for questions and concerns. A limited number of one-on-one instructor/student assistance by email will be available during this course. If more in-depth assistance is required, private consultations can be booked at an additional fee.
This course does not qualify as a Certificate course in the Certificate in Genealogical Studies program. It will not have assignments to submit, or an exam to complete.
Although this course is indicated as a 6 week class, you will have access to the instructor only during the first four weeks. The materials will be available to you for an additional two weeks.
TESTIMONIALS
I cannot say enough about you and your class. Your experience, insight and humor made the course so pleasant. I found my half-brother and we are meeting this weekend. Our first toast is going to be to you.
Louis, New York
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A million variables. But by following your advice, following thru and not giving up, we found our needle in the Haystack. 200 million Americans and we found one. If only the Katrina families/agencies had your know-how.
T.D, Chicago, IL
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Dear Linda Rakita,
The month of February 2006, will always be a special memory for me, as that’s when I began your class on adoption.
Having reunited years earlier with a childhood friend who’d been given up for adoption in 1955, who expressed a strong desire to find out about her birth family, and myself being ignorant of this type of research, it made sense to find someone who was not only a professional in this field but one who cared about her students and the class.
Looking back over the years and remembering all of my teachers, I can count only three who were outstanding & as a consequence, I did very well in those classes. Outside of the public school system, it is obvious to me that you also display high standards of excellence in your teaching.
I can’t remember when I’ve had so much fun with an instructor. You immediately sensed my passion for research. You responded to my questions in a very timely manner and sometimes you threw in what I’ll call, a treat—something you found on your own about a possible birth family member connected to my project. Of course this served to whet my insatiable hunger for deeper digging on my own!
This quest for answers on behalf of my friend at times, became emotionally charged and particularly so, the closer I reached the mark. I felt very comfortable pouring my heart out to you and am so thankful for the sensible as well as compassionate responses and advice from you. At times you sprinkled your messages with humor and your efforts did not go unnoticed and were most welcome.
In closing, I’d like to say that based on my experience with you, I know you’ll continue to be a beacon of light to others in whatever direction you travel. Thank you for enlightening me!
Sincerely,
Sandy, Tracy, CA
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Linda is very experienced in her field. She is intelligent, intuitive, resourceful and extremely competent - all important qualities needed for any successful searcher. In addition, she is an honest, sensitive and compassionate person who is passionate about her work. In my opinion, this makes Linda truly special.
Linda is someone who has total respect for the feelings and concerns of others. And she is experienced and wise regarding the complicated nature of human interaction and reaction.
Nancy, New York
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Due to the sensitive and confidential material in the majority of your searches, in lieu of a public forum of class chats, the instructor will be available to each student via email for the duration of the course for questions and concerns. A limited number of one-on-one instructor/student assistance by email will be available during this course. If more in-depth assistance is required, private consultations can be booked at an additional fee.
This course does not qualify as a Certificate course in the Certificate in Genealogical Studies program. It will not have assignments to submit, or an exam to complete.
Although this course is indicated as a 6 week class, you will have access to the instructor only during the first four weeks. The materials will be available to you for an additional two weeks.
TESTIMONIALS
I cannot say enough about you and your class. Your experience, insight and humor made the course so pleasant. I found my half-brother and we are meeting this weekend. Our first toast is going to be to you.
Louis, New York
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A million variables. But by following your advice, following thru and not giving up, we found our needle in the Haystack. 200 million Americans and we found one. If only the Katrina families/agencies had your know-how.
T.D, Chicago, IL
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dear Linda Rakita,
The month of February 2006, will always be a special memory for me, as that’s when I began your class on adoption.
Having reunited years earlier with a childhood friend who’d been given up for adoption in 1955, who expressed a strong desire to find out about her birth family, and myself being ignorant of this type of research, it made sense to find someone who was not only a professional in this field but one who cared about her students and the class.
Looking back over the years and remembering all of my teachers, I can count only three who were outstanding & as a consequence, I did very well in those classes. Outside of the public school system, it is obvious to me that you also display high standards of excellence in your teaching.
I can’t remember when I’ve had so much fun with an instructor. You immediately sensed my passion for research. You responded to my questions in a very timely manner and sometimes you threw in what I’ll call, a treat—something you found on your own about a possible birth family member connected to my project. Of course this served to whet my insatiable hunger for deeper digging on my own!
This quest for answers on behalf of my friend at times, became emotionally charged and particularly so, the closer I reached the mark. I felt very comfortable pouring my heart out to you and am so thankful for the sensible as well as compassionate responses and advice from you. At times you sprinkled your messages with humor and your efforts did not go unnoticed and were most welcome.
In closing, I’d like to say that based on my experience with you, I know you’ll continue to be a beacon of light to others in whatever direction you travel. Thank you for enlightening me!
Sincerely,
Sandy, Tracy, CA
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Linda is very experienced in her field. She is intelligent, intuitive, resourceful and extremely competent - all important qualities needed for any successful searcher. In addition, she is an honest, sensitive and compassionate person who is passionate about her work. In my opinion, this makes Linda truly special.
Linda is someone who has total respect for the feelings and concerns of others. And she is experienced and wise regarding the complicated nature of human interaction and reaction.
Nancy, New York
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