adoptee group coaching
who this is for:
Adoptees who are out of the fog and dealing with stress, anxiety, struggling in their relationships, may be experiencing feelings of low self worth, and/or navigating grief
International, domestic, transracial, foster-care, and kinship adoptees who are adults [This curriculum is not designed to support those adopted by a step-parent nor those adopted as adults, or adoptees under 18]
how it works:
This group program will meet for 10 sessions via 2 hour zoom calls. Each call will begin with an evidence-based psychoeducation on the topics listed below. There will be time for questions and then we will move into a community sharing circle.
Self Compassion: We need to get on our own team and off our own backs, that's is necessarily step one! Learn to embrace yourself, unconditionally. Develop the powerful skill of self-compassion to heal old wounds and nurture personal growth. Together, we will build a foundation of both tender and fierce self-compassion, based on the research findings of Dr. Kristen Neff, with a focus on self kindness, being present in your own life, and connectedness.
Stress and Anxiety Management: Stress and anxiety is a lot easier to manage when we have a clear picture of what it actually is. In the clearest, easiest to understand terms, I will give you an overview of the evolutionary purpose of stress and anxiety, what goes on in our brains that causes fear to be so intrusive, and what happens inside our body when we are triggered. Being empowered with knowledge in the first step in awareness and being an objective observer during difficult moments.
Learn to Relax: Relaxation is a learned behavior, and just like our triceps when we lift weights, it is a muscle that can be toned and made stronger. You will learn a variety of relaxation techniques and be able to choose which ones feel best for you, and take those with you for the rest of your life.
Conscious Communication: Master the art of having hard conversations, fostering deeper connections with others and yourself. Unearth the keys to expressing your authentic self, while setting boundaries from an empowered place.
Grief Work: Adoption begins with loss. Learn to ride the wave and survive the pangs of what was and what could have been.
how to get started:
Please fill out the application below if you are interested in joining the wait list for the next cohort. I will reach out in the next 48 hours via email with more information regarding start dates, cost, and answers to any questions!