BPAR Group Therapy & Workshops Schedule
Here’s a schedule of therapeutic Post Adoption Support Groups and non-therapeutic workshops run by the clinicians at BPAR.
Please visit our Group Therapy page if you’d like to learn more about these peer groups for adoptees of all ages and adoptive and foster families.
To express interest in a group, please use our Peer Groups Form.
Calendar of Events
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Young Adult Adoptee Group
Young Adult Adoptee Group
Please join us for a 6-week peer support group for adult adoptees age 18-22. Session Dates for Spring 2023 Cohort: March 20 from 7-8 p.m. March 27 from 7-8 p.m. April 3 from 7-8 p.m. April 10 from 7-8 p.m. April 24 from 7-8 p.m. May 1 from 7-8 p.m. This 6-session virtual group is…
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In-Person Young Teen Group (age 13-15)
In-Person Young Teen Group (age 13-15)
A 10-week expressive arts group for teen adoptees age 13-15 This group will offer members a chance to explore each others' stories and life experiences through an artistic process inspired by the "Playback Theatre" method. Though theatre is in the name, this group is by no means a performance group and does not require any…
Parents of Kids Adoptee Group
Parents of Kids Adoptee Group
BPAR's monthly therapeutic group for parents of adopted kids ages 8-12 offers a safe space to meet other adoptive parents and caregivers and share stories and experiences. Please contact us with questions. Group Cost: $30* per person, per session. We accept cash, check, and credit card. Payment is due at time of group. If you…
Teen Adoptee Group age 16-18
Teen Adoptee Group age 16-18
BPAR's Adoptee Group for Teens Ages 16-18 offers a safe space for teens to meet other teens who are adopted and share their stories and experiences through writing, discussion, and art activities. Group Cost: $30* per person, per session. We accept cash, check, and credit card. Payment is due at time of group. If your…
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LGBTQ Adult Adoptee Support Group
LGBTQ Adult Adoptee Support Group
A group for adult adoptees who identify as LGBTQ to access support and build community to facilitate healing, ages 18+ This biweekly group will be a brave therapeutic space in which you will be able to explore the challenges of being adopted and being LGBTQ. Group will be led through an IFS lens and will…
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2 events,
People of Color Adult Adoptee Support Group
People of Color Adult Adoptee Support Group
People of Color group for people touched by adoption, ages 18+ This group is a brave therapeutic space in which we will explore and process what it is like to be a person of color in the world today. Racial identity development is already complex before adding adoption to it. Group leader: Marta Isabella Sierra,…
Young Adult Adoptee Group
Young Adult Adoptee Group
Please join us for a 6-week peer support group for adult adoptees age 18-22. Session Dates for Spring 2023 Cohort: March 20 from 7-8 p.m. March 27 from 7-8 p.m. April 3 from 7-8 p.m. April 10 from 7-8 p.m. April 24 from 7-8 p.m. May 1 from 7-8 p.m. This 6-session virtual group is…
2 events,
In-Person Young Teen Group (age 13-15)
In-Person Young Teen Group (age 13-15)
A 10-week expressive arts group for teen adoptees age 13-15 This group will offer members a chance to explore each others' stories and life experiences through an artistic process inspired by the "Playback Theatre" method. Though theatre is in the name, this group is by no means a performance group and does not require any…
Adoptee Group for Kids Ages 8-10
Adoptee Group for Kids Ages 8-10
BPAR's monthly Adoptee Group for Kids Ages 8-10 offers a safe space for children to meet other children who are adopted and share their stories and experiences through writing, discussion, and art activities. Snacks will be provided. Group Cost: $30* per person, per session. We accept cash, check, and credit card. Payment is due at…
1 event,
Adult Adoptee Group
Adult Adoptee Group
BPAR's Adult Adoptee Group is a monthly peer group for adult adoptees. This group offers a safe and supportive environment where individuals can share their adoption stories and experiences through discussion, writing, and other modes. Sharing is optional. Group Cost: $30*. We accept cash, check, and credit card. Payment is due at time of group.…
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1 event,
Young Adult Adoptee Group
Young Adult Adoptee Group
Please join us for a 6-week peer support group for adult adoptees age 18-22. Session Dates for Spring 2023 Cohort: March 20 from 7-8 p.m. March 27 from 7-8 p.m. April 3 from 7-8 p.m. April 10 from 7-8 p.m. April 24 from 7-8 p.m. May 1 from 7-8 p.m. This 6-session virtual group is…
4 events,
In-Person Young Teen Group (age 13-15)
In-Person Young Teen Group (age 13-15)
A 10-week expressive arts group for teen adoptees age 13-15 This group will offer members a chance to explore each others' stories and life experiences through an artistic process inspired by the "Playback Theatre" method. Though theatre is in the name, this group is by no means a performance group and does not require any…
Search and Reunion Group
Search and Reunion Group
This Search & Reunion group offers a safe, affirming space for adult adoptees to share and learn from one another about what it is like to search for and reunite with biological family members. Whether you are just curious, searching, in reunion or at some other point in the process, you are welcome in this…
Tween Adoptee Group
Tween Adoptee Group
BPAR's monthly Adoptee Group for Tweens Ages 11-12 offers a safe space for tweens to meet other tweens who are adopted and share their stories and experiences through writing, discussion, and art activities. Group Cost: $30* per person, per session. We accept cash, check, and credit card. Payment is due at time of group. If…
1 event,
Parenting through Disconnection Group
Parenting through Disconnection Group
When attempts at parenting with empathy, compassion, and cultivating joy are met with withdrawal, avoidance, or defensiveness, parents may experience a stress response called blocked care that creates disconnection in the parent-child relationship. This support group will be a space for adoptive parents to share with one another and receive support around the challenges of…
1 event,
Parents of Teen Adoptees Group
Parents of Teen Adoptees Group
Restarting in March 2023! A virtual therapeutic group for parents of teen adoptees age 13-18. This group will meet for one hour. UPCOMING: We will meet Tuesday, March 21 at 5 p.m. and then Wednesday, April 12 at 6 p.m. After these two meetings, we will determine which time slot the most parents can make.…
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1 event,
LGBTQ Adult Adoptee Support Group
LGBTQ Adult Adoptee Support Group
A group for adult adoptees who identify as LGBTQ to access support and build community to facilitate healing, ages 18+ This biweekly group will be a brave therapeutic space in which you will be able to explore the challenges of being adopted and being LGBTQ. Group will be led through an IFS lens and will…
0 events,
1 event,
People of Color Adult Adoptee Support Group
People of Color Adult Adoptee Support Group
People of Color group for people touched by adoption, ages 18+ This group is a brave therapeutic space in which we will explore and process what it is like to be a person of color in the world today. Racial identity development is already complex before adding adoption to it. Group leader: Marta Isabella Sierra,…
1 event,
Teen Adoptee Group age 13-15
Teen Adoptee Group age 13-15
BPAR's Adoptee Group for Teens Ages 13-15 offers a safe space for teens to meet other teens who are adopted and share their stories and experiences through writing, discussion, and art activities. Snacks will be provided. Group Cost: $30* per person, per session. We accept cash, check, and credit card. Payment is due at time…
1 event,
Parenting through Disconnection Group
Parenting through Disconnection Group
When attempts at parenting with empathy, compassion, and cultivating joy are met with withdrawal, avoidance, or defensiveness, parents may experience a stress response called blocked care that creates disconnection in the parent-child relationship. This support group will be a space for adoptive parents to share with one another and receive support around the challenges of…
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0 events,
0 events,
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1 event,
Young Adult Adoptee Group
Young Adult Adoptee Group
Please join us for a 6-week peer support group for adult adoptees age 18-22. Session Dates for Spring 2023 Cohort: March 20 from 7-8 p.m. March 27 from 7-8 p.m. April 3 from 7-8 p.m. April 10 from 7-8 p.m. April 24 from 7-8 p.m. May 1 from 7-8 p.m. This 6-session virtual group is…
2 events,
Parents of Kids Adoptee Group
Parents of Kids Adoptee Group
BPAR's monthly therapeutic group for parents of adopted kids ages 8-12 offers a safe space to meet other adoptive parents and caregivers and share stories and experiences. Please contact us with questions. Group Cost: $30* per person, per session. We accept cash, check, and credit card. Payment is due at time of group. If you…
Teen Adoptee Group age 16-18
Teen Adoptee Group age 16-18
BPAR's Adoptee Group for Teens Ages 16-18 offers a safe space for teens to meet other teens who are adopted and share their stories and experiences through writing, discussion, and art activities. Group Cost: $30* per person, per session. We accept cash, check, and credit card. Payment is due at time of group. If your…
1 event,
Parents of Young Adoptees Group
Parents of Young Adoptees Group
BPAR's therapeutic group for parents of young adoptees ages 4-7 offers a safe space for parents and caregivers of young adoptees to meet others and share their stories and experiences. Group members will be invited to discuss all aspects of parenting—the challenges, joys, frustrations, and successes. Please contact us with questions. Group Cost: $30* per…
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0 events,
1 event,
LGBTQ Adult Adoptee Support Group
LGBTQ Adult Adoptee Support Group
A group for adult adoptees who identify as LGBTQ to access support and build community to facilitate healing, ages 18+ This biweekly group will be a brave therapeutic space in which you will be able to explore the challenges of being adopted and being LGBTQ. Group will be led through an IFS lens and will…