Dates:  May 5th, May 12th, June 2nd, and June 9th
Time:  noon – 2:00
Location:  Post Permanency Family Center in DC 900 Varnum St, NE | Washington, DC 200017
Facilitator:  Licensed therapist, Sabra Ferreira
Focus: Identity Exploration, Self-Esteem Building
Target Group:  Girls ages 11-17 who have been adopted through the DC foster care system, or are working towards permanency/adoption.
•    Refreshments will be provided at each session
•    Offers a safe place to come and talk with other girls who share similar feelings and concerns.
•    Will also incorporate talking, sharing time, plus fun group activities.     
**Group is FREE thanks to funding from the Aaron and Cecile Goldman Family Foundation

To learn more, contact Jennifer Kelman 410.402.1121 or jkelman@adoptionstogether.org

Dates:  All Saturdays – April 28th, May 12th, June 2nd , June 16th
Time:   1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location:  Adoptions Together Office | 10230 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 200, Silver Spring, MD 20903
Facilitator:  Art Psychotherapist, Peggy Kolodny, MA, ATR-BC, CPC
Focus: Building Communication and Attachment; Exploring Adoption and Family Issues
Target Group:  Children ages 6-12 and their parents.  Must be adopted through the DC foster care system, or are working towards permanency/adoption through DC Foster Care system.
•    Refreshments will be provided at each session
•    All necessary supplies will be provided
•    At least one parent must attend with child.
•    Space is limited
**Group is FREE thanks to funding from the Aaron and Cecile Goldman Family Foundation

Contact:  Jennifer Kelman, jkelman@adoptionstogther.org or 410-402-1121 for more information


Full Description:  
Creative Expressions:  A Group for Adopted Children and Their Parents

Art therapy utilizes artistic pursuits and the creative process as catalysts for improving physical, mental and emotional well-being.   Research demonstrates that art therapy can be highly effective with both children and adults, and affords opportunities for expressing feelings, building trust, and enhancing self-awareness.  It can be especially beneficial for children who are not comfortable or fully capable of expressing their feelings and emotions verbally.  For parents and kids who are having a difficult time connecting or communicating effectively, the arts can be powerful mechanism for bridging that gap.  Through the use of art, some of the issues addressed would include trust, attachment, grief and loss, abandonment and rejection, and effective communication.  Examples of possible projects include self and family portraits, creating a family symbol or mural, and clay creations, and mediums might include painting, drawing, sculpture, sand art, and Paper Mache.      

Pre-registration is required for all programs.