FOR MARYLAND & VIRGINIA FAMILIES: Teen and Tween Adoptee Identity Group

FOR MARYLAND & VIRGINIA FAMILIES: Teen and Tween Adoptee Identity Group

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Date Feb 05, 2024
Time 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost FREE
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Calling all parents of teen and tween adoptees in Maryland or the Northern region of Virginia*! Register your tween for the FREE virtual 6-week Teen and Tween Adoptee Support Group.

Register Today!

Calling all parents of teen and tween adoptees in Maryland OR the Northern region of Virginia*!

Register Now for the FREE virtual 6-week Teen and Tween Adoptee Identity Support Group,
led by enCircle therapist Heidi Ivey, LPC, and C.A.S.E. Adoption Competent Therapists Elizabeth Bryan, LMSW.

Adolescence is a tumultuous time; being adopted adds another layer of complexity. The Northern Post-Adoption Consortium (NPAC) and the post-adoption program in Maryland are pleased to offer a FREE 6-week group for teen and tween adoptees in 6th – 8th grades who reside in Maryland or Northern region of Virginia* to focus on connecting with other adopted teens and tweens, promoting identification as an adoptee, providing a safe space to share feelings and thoughts about their adoption experience and supporting their exploration of identity.

The Teen and Tween Adoptee Identity Support Group will meet on Zoom on Mondays in
February and March (February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 4 & 11) from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. The group facilitators request that all youths enrolled commit to attending at least 5 of the 6 group meetings.

Registration is limited and will close Wednesday, January 10th, at midnight.

*The Virginia counties of Alexandria, Arlington, Clarke, Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Frederick, Fredericksburg, Greene, Harrisonburg/Rockingham, King George, Loudoun, Louisa, Madison, Manassas City/Park, Orange, Page, Prince William, Rappahannock, Shenandoah, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Warren, & Winchester.

**For older teens, please see our concurrent High School Teen Adoptee Identity Group, which will meet virtually on Tuesdays in February and March.

Facilitators

Heidi J. Ivey has been working with children, adolescents, adults, and families to address concerns such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, and other mood regulation difficulties. She focuses on empowering people to identify their desired areas of improvement and work toward obtainable goals in a warm and supportive environment. She encourages building openness and communication skills that help strengthen natural supports in each client’s life. Using a person-centered approach, she integrates many therapeutic strategies including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Play Techniques, Mindfulness- Based Calming Strategies and Expressive Artistic models.

Elizabeth Bryan holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania with a specialization in Child Welfare and Child Wellbeing and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Government from Colby College. She is licensed in both Maryland and Washington, D.C. Elizabeth has experience providing individual and group counseling to youth and families in a variety of settings. Elizabeth has worked extensively with survivors of sexual violence, childhood sexual abuse, and physical and emotional trauma. She has also worked directly in the foster care system and is passionate about supporting families navigating the complex issues surrounding adoption. Elizabeth’s practice is strongly rooted in empowering clients to identify and channel their strengths and she utilizes a variety of interventions and modalities to support clients in achieving their goals.