Teen Holiday Support Group
This is a one-time group for adoptees in grades 9-12. Adoptees will be able to connect with other adoptees to explore what makes a holiday meaningful, explore emotions and feelings during the holidays, and to discuss creating traditions during the holidays.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 20th from 6:00-7:30 PM(EST)
WHERE: Zoom
COST: FREE!
Teen Holiday Support Group
Join us for a one-time group for adoptees in grades 9-12. Adoptees will be able to connect with other adoptees to explore what makes a holiday meaningful, explore emotions and feelings during the holidays, and to discuss creating traditions during the holidays. Additionally, adoptees will learn effective strategies for coping with emotions throughout the holidays. Adoptees will also be provided with a variety of helpful resources to support them during these times.
ABOUT THE FACILIATORS:
Abigail Doff, LMSW graduated from McDaniel College where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. While at McDaniel, she worked as a direct support professional in a residential home for more than two years with adults who had intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, she held an internship position for one year at the Child’s Advocacy Center in Frederick County, Maryland working closely with a multidisciplinary team to address reports of child maltreatment. She recently completed her Master’s Degree at the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work. Abigail thoroughly enjoys working with children and families and making a difference in their lives.
Paris Terrell, LMSW earned her Master of Social Work Degree at Boston University with a specialization in Child, Youth, and Families and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Family and Human Services at Towson University. Paris was drawn to social work at Towson University during her Family Law class after the class focused on adoption law. She has previous experience working with waiting adoptive families as they navigate through the adoption process, as well as providing individual, family, and group therapy to children, youth, and families in various settings. Most recently, Paris provided school based mental health services in Prince Georges County where she focused on crisis interventions in order to help support the students and school community. Paris enjoys working with transitional age youth with a strength-based and collaborative approach who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss.
Thais Littleton earned a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies with a minor in marketing from San Francisco State University. She has over eight years’ experience supporting the youth’s social emotional development as a youth development specialist and program coordinator in the non-profit sector. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at George Washington University. With its emphasis on holistic care and dedication to improving the field, C.A.S.E. is the perfect place for Thais to enhance her capacity to support youth and families. Thais’ approach draws upon family systems and attachment with a budding interest in somatic work and the mind-body connection. Thais collaborates with clients to integrate a holistic perspective of their story, helping them see themselves objectively and navigate life in alignment with their goals.
