EUGENE–A series of one-day workshops and a two-day conference offered by the University of Oregon Substance Abuse Prevention Program (SAPP) during May will address issues ranging from children of divorce and of adoption to sexual harassment.

All sessions will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. in Room 150 of Columbia Hall, 1215 E. 13th Ave. on the UO campus, unless otherwise noted.

• "Children of Divorce," offered on Saturday, May 8, will examine the short- and long-term effects of divorce on family dynamics, focusing on the psychological, emotional and physical well-being of children. Guidelines for parents to create positive transitions during divorce will be highlighted.

Judy Vergamini, a local marriage counselor who specializes in children, youth and family counseling, will lead the one-day session.

• "Children of Adoption" will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 15—16. It will provide a comprehensive look at the political, social and emotional impact of adoption in America, including a review of legal issues and laws, private vs. state adoption policies and procedures, and the psychological impact of adoption on families and individuals.

Shelly Lindsey, an adoption advocate who helps families negotiate the red tape of the adoption process, and Cynthia Fellez, a trainer for Children’s Services, will lead the seminar.

• "Cognitive Patterns," scheduled on Sunday, May 16, will be held in Room 133 of Gilbert Hall, 955 E. 13th Ave. on the UO campus. The seminar will address personality development throughout life with a focus on cognitive models, which determine responses to environment. These models will be identified and approaches toward altering thoughts and habits will be discussed.

Thomas Broeker, a teacher at Willamette University School of Human Development, and Dianna Rodgers, a field instructor for Portland State University and Northwest Christian College, will present the seminar. Both have extensive experience in counseling, and Rodgers is noted for her work on programs with youth violence and sexual addiction.

• "Driving Drunk," scheduled for Saturday, May 22, will explore the costs of driving drunk to individual lives as well as to families and communities.

It will be presented through a joint effort by the Oregon State Police Department and Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

• "Sexual Harassment," a seminar investigating perceptions about personal interactions, will take place Sunday, May 23. Participants will learn ways to reduce sexual harassment and negative interaction by examining expectations and behavior.

Dianna Rodgers and Thomas Broeker will present the seminar.

The one-day workshops offer one unit of college credit and the weekend conference offers two credits to graduate and undergraduate UO students who attend all sessions and complete all assignments, final examinations or projects. Community professionals and other members of the public also are welcome, with certificates available that serve as proof of attendance for application toward professional development hours or for re-certification purposes.

Registration for each one-credit workshop is $40, and for the two-credit conference the cost is $80. Early registration is encouraged.

UO students may use Duck Call to register. Community professionals, the public and students also can register at the Registrar’s Office in Room 220 of Oregon Hall, 1585 E. 13th Ave. on the UO campus until the last business day prior to the sessions.

For information, browse http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~sap or call Nancy Brendle, UO Substance Abuse Prevention Program education coordinator, (541) 346-4136.

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