Are you an adoptee interested in learning how to…
• explore your identity?
• understand race and ethnicity?
• hear from other adoptees’ experiences?
• navigate the relationship between yourself and others?
• respond to racism, discrimination or stereotypes?
• make sense of different emotions related to adoption?
• talk about adoption with your friends and family?
• hear from other adoptees’ experiences?
• navigate the relationship between yourself and others?
• respond to racism, discrimination or stereotypes?
• make sense of different emotions related to adoption?
• talk about adoption with your friends and family?
Thursday 4:30-5:
Family Service Madison 128 E Olin Ave Madison WI 53713
Didactic and experiential curriculum in which adoptees explore various topics related to the adoption narrative. The group (8-10 adoptees) will meet with two facilitators. Group agenda includes activities which lead to psycho-educational outcomes such as: cognitive-behavioral development, improved relationships, peer support regarding adoption, increased interpersonal awareness, and practicing coping strategies related to anxiety, adjustment and social impairment. This group is free, no charge or fee and open to all adoptees ages 12-17.
For more information, pre-screening and registration, email Cameron Small at camerons@fsmad.org with your telephone number and the best time to contact you. You may also leave voicemail at 608.316.1179 – it’s never too late to sign up!