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SUMMARY:Teen Adoptee Group age 13-15
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGroup Cost: $35* per person\, per session. We accept cash\, check\, and credit card. Payment is due at time of group. \nIf your child is interested in joining this open group or you would like to learn more about it\, please let us know through the Boston Post Adoption Resources Peer Groups Form or email us at info@bpar.org. Please note there is an initial phone screen process before each new group member attends. \n*Partial scholarships available.
URL:https://bpar.org/event/teen-adoptee-group-age-13-15-21/
LOCATION:Zoom online with BPAR
CATEGORIES:Adoptee Group for Teens Age 13-15,Peer Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Smith%2C LICSW":MAILTO:info@bpar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T190000
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CREATED:20220809T231132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T170912Z
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SUMMARY:Search and Reunion Group
DESCRIPTION: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 space. Topics such as DNA testing\, preparing to meet biological family\, coping with secondary rejection\, identity exploration and self-care will be discussed. \nGroup Cost: $30* per person\, per session. We accept cash\, check\, and credit card. Payment is due at time of group. \nIf you are interested in joining this open group or you would like to learn more about it\, please let us know through the Boston Post Adoption Resources Peer Groups Form or email us at info@bpar.org. Please note there is an initial phone screen process before each new group member attends. \n*Partial scholarships available.
URL:https://bpar.org/event/search-and-reunion-group/
LOCATION:Zoom online with BPAR
CATEGORIES:Peer Support Groups,Search & Reunion Group for Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T130000
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CREATED:20220524T164325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T171853Z
UID:10000639-1664366400-1664370000@bpar.org
SUMMARY:Parents of Young Adoptees Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease contact us with questions. \nGroup Cost: $30* per person\, per session. We accept cash\, check\, and credit card. Payment is due at time of group. \nIf you are interested in joining this open group or you would like to learn more about it\, please let us know through the Boston Post Adoption Resources Peer Groups Form or email us at info@bpar.org. Please note there is an initial phone screen process before each new group member attends. \n*Partial scholarships available.
URL:https://bpar.org/event/parents-of-young-adoptees-group-17/2022-09-28/
LOCATION:Zoom online with BPAR
CATEGORIES:Group for Parents of Young Adoptees Ages 4-7,Peer Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085503
CREATED:20220516T204531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T171851Z
UID:10000322-1664301600-1664305200@bpar.org
SUMMARY:Teen Adoptee Group age 16-18
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGroup Cost: $30* per person\, per session. We accept cash\, check\, and credit card. Payment is due at time of group. \nIf your child is interested in joining this open group or you would like to learn more about it\, please let us know through the Boston Post Adoption Resources Peer Groups Form or email us at info@bpar.org. Please note there is an initial phone screen process before each new group member attends. \n*Partial scholarships available.
URL:https://bpar.org/event/teen-adoptee-group-age-16-18-23/
LOCATION:Zoom online with BPAR
CATEGORIES:Adoptee Group for Teens Age 16-18,Peer Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Smith%2C LICSW":MAILTO:info@bpar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085503
CREATED:20220516T205904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T172155Z
UID:10000295-1663092000-1663095600@bpar.org
SUMMARY:Tween Adoptee Group
DESCRIPTION: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. This group meets virtually. \nGroup Cost: $30* per person\, per session. We accept cash\, check\, and credit card. Payment is due at time of group. \nIf your child is interested in joining this open group or you would like to learn more about it\, please let us know through the Boston Post Adoption Resources Peer Groups Form or email us at info@bpar.org. Please note there is an initial phone screen process before each new group member attends. \n*Partial scholarships available.
URL:https://bpar.org/event/tween-adoptee-group-29/
LOCATION:Zoom online with BPAR
CATEGORIES:Adoptee Group for Tweens Ages 11-12,Peer Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Smith%2C LICSW":MAILTO:info@bpar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085503
CREATED:20220524T151343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T172302Z
UID:10000503-1662991200-1662994800@bpar.org
SUMMARY:Parenting Support Group on Race
DESCRIPTION:BPAR’s Parenting Support Group on Race is designed for any parent with adopted children to discuss race. \nThe group will offer a safe space for parents with adoptive children to connect and discuss how race and racism are impacting their families. The group offers an opportunity to build community and reflect on current events. \nGroup Cost: $30*. We accept cash\, check\, and credit card. Payment is due at time of group. \nIf you are interested in joining this open group or learning more about it\, please let us know through the Boston Post Adoption Resources Peer Groups Form or email info@bpar.org. Please note there is an initial phone screen process before each new group member attends. \n*Partial scholarships available.
URL:https://bpar.org/event/parenting-support-group-on-race-15/
LOCATION:Zoom online with BPAR
CATEGORIES:Parenting Group on Race,Peer Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="KC Craig%2C LICSW":MAILTO:info@bpar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085503
CREATED:20220516T203826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T194334Z
UID:10000329-1662487200-1662490800@bpar.org
SUMMARY:Adoptee Group for Kids Ages 7-11
DESCRIPTION:BPAR’s monthly Adoptee Group for Kids Ages 7-11 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. This group meets in-person at the Boston Post Adoption Resources office in Brookline. \nGroup Cost: $35* per person\, per session. We accept cash\, check\, and credit card. Payment is due at time of group. \nIf your child is interested in joining this open group or you would like to learn more about it\, please let us know through the Boston Post Adoption Resources Peer Groups Form or email us at info@bpar.org. Please note there is an initial phone screen process before each new group member attends. \n*Partial scholarships available.
URL:https://bpar.org/event/adoptee-group-for-kids-ages-7-11/2022-09-06/
LOCATION:Boston Post Adoption Resources – BPAR\, 235 Cypress Street\, Brookline\, MA\, 02445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adoptee Group for Kids Ages 7-11,Peer Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220802T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220802T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085503
CREATED:20220414T121854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T172415Z
UID:10000348-1659461400-1659465000@bpar.org
SUMMARY:Adult Adoptee Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGroup Cost: $35*. We accept cash\, check\, and credit card. Payment is due at time of group. \nIf you are interested in joining this open group or learning more about it\, please let us know through the Boston Post Adoption Resources Peer Groups Form or email info@bpar.org. Please note there is an initial phone screen process before each new group member attends. \n*Partial scholarships available.
URL:https://bpar.org/event/adult-adoptee-group-45/2022-08-02/
LOCATION:Zoom online with BPAR
CATEGORIES:Adult Adoptee Group,Peer Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085503
CREATED:20220104T212315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T165009Z
UID:10000369-1648494000-1648497600@bpar.org
SUMMARY:People of Color Adult Adoptee Support Group
DESCRIPTION:People of Color group for people touched by adoption\, ages 18+ \nThis group is a brave therapeutic space for adult adoptees who identify as a person of color\, bi-racial or multi-racial. The group 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. \nGroup cost: $35* per session. We accept cash\, check\, and credit card. Payment is due at time of group. \nIf you are interested in joining this group or you would like to learn more about it\, please let us know through the Boston Post Adoption Resources Peer Groups Form or email us at info@bpar.org. Please note there is an initial phone screen process before each new group member attends. \n*Partial scholarships available.
URL:https://bpar.org/event/people-of-color-adult-adoptee-support-group-12/2022-03-28/
LOCATION:Zoom online with BPAR
CATEGORIES:Peer Support Groups,People of Color Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T141500
DTSTAMP:20260405T085503
CREATED:20211028T151310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T172508Z
UID:10000505-1643461200-1643465700@bpar.org
SUMMARY:LGBTQ Adult Adoptee Support Group
DESCRIPTION:A group for adult adoptees who identify as LGBTQ to access support and build community to facilitate healing\, ages 18+ \nThis 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 involve some creative writing. \nGroup leader:  Marta Isabella Sierra\, LMHC \nGroup cost:  $35* per session. We accept cash\, check\, and credit card. Payment is due at time of group. \nIf you are interested in joining this group or you would like to learn more about it\, please let us know through the Boston Post Adoption Resources Peer Groups Form or email us at info@bpar.org. Please note there is an initial phone screen process before each new group member attends. \n*Partial scholarships available.
URL:https://bpar.org/event/lgbtq-adult-adoptee-support-group-4/
LOCATION:Zoom online with BPAR
CATEGORIES:LGBTQ Group,Peer Support Groups
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