Holiday 2025 Parent Support Group
This one-time group is for parents of adoptees and foster parents to connect with others who share similar experiences. Together, we’ll explore how to navigate both the joys and challenges that can arise during the holiday season.
WHEN: Monday, November 10, 2025 from 6:00-7:30 PM(EST)
WHERE: Zoom
COST: FREE!
Holiday 2025 Parent Support Group
This one-time group is for parents of adoptees and foster parents to connect with others who share similar experiences. Together, we’ll explore how to navigate both the joys and challenges that can arise during the holiday season. Participants will gain practical strategies, discover new ways to understand the holidays from their child’s perspective, and receive valuable resources to help support their families throughout this time of year.
ABOUT THE FACILITATORS:
Elizabeth Bryan, LCSW-C holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania with a specialization in Child Welfare and Child Wellbeing and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Government from Colby College. She is licensed in both Maryland and Washington, D.C. Elizabeth has experience providing individual and group counseling to youth and families in a variety of settings. Elizabeth has worked extensively with survivors of sexual violence, childhood sexual abuse, and physical and emotional trauma. She has also worked directly in the foster care system and is passionate about supporting families navigating the complex issues surrounding adoption. Elizabeth’s practice is strongly rooted in empowering clients to identify and channel their strengths and she utilizes a variety of interventions and modalities to support clients in achieving their goals.
Sarah Sullivan, LMSW earned a Master’s degree in Social Work from Texas State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Human Service Studies from Elon University. Sarah began her career as the Director of Community Outreach and Education at a domestic violence agency before transitioning to child welfare and adoption work in 2015. With a deep commitment to supporting families and children, she has extensive experience working with all members of the adoption kinship network. She has a personal connection to adoption, with two siblings who are adopted.
Sarah draws from her experience and training in Trust-Based Relational Interventions (TBRI), Integrative Attachment Family Therapy (IAFT), Adoption Clinical Training (ACT), and Training for Adoption Competence (TAC) to join with families. Her therapeutic approach is strengths-based and collaborative, focusing on attachment and trauma-informed care to foster healing and growth. Sarah supports families to explore their dynamics and strengthen their relationships.
