Event Description
New Parent Group: A four-session group for newly adoptive families
Tuesdays: November 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th from 10:30AM - 12:00
Barker's latest New Parent Group, for families that have recently adopted a child, will be starting on Tuesday, November 5th. The four-session group provides a unique opportunity for adoptive families to meet, share experiences and learn from one another. Parents are welcome to bring their child(ren) to the sessions.
Discussion topics include:
- Attachment and bonding
- Sleep Issues
- Possible post-adopt "blues" and emotional issues
- Changes of lifestyle, sibling adjustments, challenges in relationship with spouse and other family members
- Responding to questions and comments from others
- Laying the foundation for sharing the adoption story
- Communication with birth family (if applicable)
The group will be facilitated by Varda Makovsky, LCSW-C, LICSW
Event Type:
Support/Discussion GroupsAudience Type:
Adoptive ParentDate and Location
Event Date:
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 - 10:30am to 12:00pmTime Zone:
EasternLocation/Venue:
Barker's Bethesda OfficeEvent Contact
Varda Makovsky
vmakovsky@barkerfoundation.com
301-664-9664