Adoptee Group

ENROLLMENT CLOSED FOR 2023 Group discussion focuses on “Perspective Letters” – Consider how it would feel to write to and receive letters from various first family members, exploring a wide range of perspectives, hopes and fears. Join a series of virtual discussion groups for adult adoptees, with monthly themes based on the chapters of The…

ENROLLMENT CLOSED FOR 2023 Group discussion focuses on “Adoptive Family” – Explore roles and relationship dynamics within your adoptive family. Join a series of virtual discussion groups for adult adoptees, with monthly themes based on the chapters of The Adoptee Self-Reflection Journal authored by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker. Each group will be held the first Tuesday…

ENROLLMENT CLOSED FOR 2023 Group discussion focuses on “Special Days” – Consider how birthdays, adoption anniversaries, Mother’s/Father’s Day and other significant days affect you. Join a series of virtual discussion groups for adult adoptees, with monthly themes based on the chapters of The Adoptee Self-Reflection Journal authored by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker. Each group will be…

ENROLLMENT CLOSED FOR 2023 Group discussion focuses on “Relationships” – Explore how your adoptee identity influences your sense of trust, belonging, significance and confidence in relationships and the larger world. Join a series of virtual discussion groups for adult adoptees, with monthly themes based on the chapters of The Adoptee Self-Reflection Journal authored by Dr.…

ENROLLMENT CLOSED FOR 2023 Group discussion focuses on “Boundaries” – Consider how it feels when others ask about your adoption story and how you choose to respond or set boundaries. Join a series of virtual discussion groups for adult adoptees, with monthly themes based on the chapters of The Adoptee Self-Reflection Journal authored by Dr.…

ENROLLMENT CLOSED FOR 2023 Group discussion focuses on “The Media” – Explore how you are affected by depictions of adoptees in TV shows, movies, books and public arenas. Join a series of virtual discussion groups for adult adoptees, with monthly themes based on the chapters of The Adoptee Self-Reflection Journal authored by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker.…