Holiday 2025 Teen Support Group
This one-time group is for adoptees in grades 9–12 to connect with peers and explore the meaning of the holiday season. Together, participants will reflect on what makes holidays meaningful, share emotions and experiences, and discuss how to create their own holiday traditions.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 12, 20205 from 6:00-7:30 PM(EST)
WHERE: Zoom
COST: FREE!
Holiday 2025 Teen Support Group
This one-time group is for adoptees in grades 9–12 to connect with peers and explore the meaning of the holiday season. Together, participants will reflect on what makes holidays meaningful, share emotions and experiences, and discuss how to create their own holiday traditions. The group will also learn effective strategies for managing emotions during this time of year and receive helpful resources to support them throughout the season.
ABOUT THE FACILIATORS:
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.
Regi Corbie, LCMFT serves clients throughout the state of Maryland. Regi received his undergraduate degree in Electronic Media & Film from Towson University. He earned his master’s degree in Couple & Family Therapy from the University of Maryland, College Park. Regi has provided individual, couple, and family therapy to youth and adults. Regi’s experience includes working with clients of varying family and couple relationship structures, and he specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ youth and adults. Maintaining a culturally competent and trauma-informed lens is imperative to Regi’s work with his clients, as he believes the intersectionality of our identities can play a significant role in our experiences and view of self. Regi works collaboratively with his clients and uses a strength-based approach.
