Adoptive Parents' Support Group

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Explore issues that are relevant to your experiences as a prospective adoptive parent and being the best parent to your adopted child with the professional support of a psychologist experienced with adoption. Share your concerns in a safe space with people on the same path as you.

We will cover whatever topics feel pertinent to the group at the time, but we are likely to cover:

·      Deciding to adopt

·      Choosing an adoption agency/social worker

·      Getting both partners “on the same page”

·      Telling friends and family

·      Enhancing attachment

·      Talking to your child about adoption

·      Managing discipline in constructive ways

·      Dealing with (inappropriate) questions from family, friends, and strangers

·      Transracial adoption

·      Answering your child’s questions in age-appropriate ways

·      Preparing yourself and your chid if they want to meet their biological parents