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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-12/2025-09-04/
LOCATION:Zoom online with BPAR
CATEGORIES:Peer Support Groups,People of Color Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T130000
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SUMMARY:Parents of Teen Adoptees Group
DESCRIPTION:BPAR’s therapeutic group for parents of adopted teens ages 13-18 offers a safe space to meet other adoptive parents and caregivers and share stories and experiences. This group meets virtually.\nPlease contact us with questions. \nGroup Cost: $35* 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-teen-adoptees-group-42/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:Zoom online with BPAR
CATEGORIES:Parenting Group for Parents of Adoptee Teens Ages 13-18,Peer Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T130000
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SUMMARY:Parenting through Disconnection Group
DESCRIPTION: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 parenting through disconnection\, as well as to learn tools for supporting healthy connection. \nParents of adopted children of all ages are welcome to join this virtual group. \n\nThis one-hour virtual “closed” group will meet monthly on Thursdays on the following session dates:\nSeptember 18 at 1 p.m.\nOctober 16 at 1 p.m.\nNovember 20 at 1 p.m.\nDecember 18 at 1 p.m.\nMore dates to come… \nCost is $35 per parent\, per session. \nSign up here. Note that BPAR will complete a brief phone intake prior to the group.
URL:https://bpar.org/event/parenting-through-disconnection-group/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:Zoom online with BPAR
CATEGORIES:Parenting through Disconnection Group,Peer Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T180000
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CREATED:20220523T154506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T171616Z
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SUMMARY:Parents of Kids Adoptee Group
DESCRIPTION: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. This group meets virtually. \nPlease contact us with questions. \nGroup Cost: $35* 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-kids-adoptee-group-24/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:Zoom online with BPAR
CATEGORIES:Parenting Group for Parents of Adoptee Kids Ages 8-12,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:20250925T180000
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SUMMARY:Parenting as an Adoptee
DESCRIPTION:Parenting as an Adoptee
URL:https://bpar.org/event/parenting-as-an-adoptee-4/
CATEGORIES:Parenting as an Adoptee Group,Peer Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T180000
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SUMMARY:International Young Adult Adoptee Group
DESCRIPTION:This young adult adoptee group explores the unique and complex factors related to international adoption including integration and loss of dual identity\, birth country\, culture/language\, ethnicity/race\, naturalization\, etc. The group is designed to promote self-exploration and emotional processing of the international adoptee experience. \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/international-young-adult-adoptee-group/2025-09-29/
LOCATION:Zoom online with BPAR
CATEGORIES:International Young Adult Adoptee Group,Peer Support Groups
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