Adolescence is a tumultuous time in one’s development. Being adopted adds another layer of complexity to identity formation, especially when one is also exploring their sexual and/or gender identities.
These support groups are open to teen adoptees in grades 9 – 12 who reside in Maryland, DC, or the Northern region of Virginia and whose adoption has been finalized. The group will focus on supporting LGBTQIA+ teens, anywhere from questioning to out and proud, navigate their identity exploration within the context of their adoption story. Teens will explore the complexities of one’s identity formation, navigating difficult conversations with family/friends around their sexual/gender identities, while providing a safe space to share feelings and thoughts about their identity exploration.
Please note that this group will meet every other week until the last two weeks, when it will meet sequentially.
Register Now for the FREE 6-week Teen Identity Support Group, moderated by Regi Corbie, LGMFT.
The Teen Identity Support Group will meet on Thursday (Apr. 13, Apr. 27, May 11, May 25, Jun. 8, Jun. 15) from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.
Registration is limited and will close on Wednesday, March 29th.
Regi Corbie, LGMFT serves clients via telehealth throughout the state of Maryland. Regi received his undergraduate degree in Electronic Media & Film from Towson University. He earned his master’s degree in Couple & Family Therapy from the University of Maryland, College Park. Regi has provided individual, couple, and family therapy to youth and adults. Regi’s experience includes working with clients of varying family and couple relationship structures, and he specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ youth and adults. Maintaining a culturally competent and trauma-informed lens is imperative to Regi’s work with his clients, as he believes the intersectionality of our identities can play a significant role in our experiences and view of self. Regi works collaboratively with his clients and uses a strength-based approach.
Contact: Rachel Wegner, wegner@adoptionsupport.org
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