Learning & Support
We offer diverse opportunities for learning, healing, and connection. We center providers who are adoptees themselves or deeply experienced in working with adoptee communities.
WORKSHOPS & GROUPS
Coming this November 2025!
Presented by the AWC - Workshop #1 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11th 2025 7-9pm
The Good Enough Adoptee Workshop
Will I ever Be Good Enough: Interrupting People-Pleasing, Self Abandonment, and Perfectionism
This live workshop is the first offering from the Adoptee Wellness Collective, launching our series of offerings for adoptees!
The workshop will explore the unique ways perfectionism and people-pleasing can show up in the lives of adoptees, and why these patterns often develop in response to adoption experiences. Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to feel “good enough,” explore the impact of “failure” and self-criticism, and consider steps we can take toward healing and greater self-compassion. In the days following the webinar, participants will have the opportunity to join small groups for continued discussion.
**This course is for adoptees only
The Good Enough Adoptee Workshop: Small Group Discussion
Continue the conversation in a more intimate setting. After our Good Enough Adoptee workshop, join fellow adoptees in virtual small group discussions designed to deepen reflection and support. These guided sessions offer space to explore what "good enough" means in our own stories and will take place in the days after the workshop. Multiple time options will be available to fit your schedule. Sign up to stay updated and be the first to know when registration opens.
MORE WORKSHOPS & TRAININGS COMING SOON!
MENTORSHIP & SUPERVISION
Mentorship
Are you an adoptee interested in becoming a therapist, or a recent graduate seeking guidance as you begin your career? We are preparing to launch mentorship and supervision opportunities designed to support you along the way. Whether you are just exploring, currently in school, newly graduated, or a licensed clinician, we invite you to share your interest so we can connect with you as these opportunities become available.
Supervision
Supervision is available NOW for clinicians at all stages of their careers. We welcome both licensed and pre-licensed clinicians, offering flexible options for ongoing support or case-by-case consultation, in group or individual settings. If you are unlicensed, we’ll work with you to ensure that any requirements from your licensing board are met, so you can feel supported as you grow in your practice.
CONSULTATION
Professionals
Available for licensed and unlicensed clinicians, teachers, and other professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of working with adoptees. Whether you are seeking guidance on specific cases, expanding your skills, or building more adoptee-informed practices, support is available.
Organizations
Consultation is offered for schools, agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations seeking to better support adoptees and their families. Guidance can address program development, staff training, and creating environments where adoptees feel seen and understood.
Parents
For parents seeking insight, strategies, and support in navigating the unique joys and challenges of adoptive family life. Whether you’re looking for short-term guidance or a space to process questions and concerns, consultation can help you feel more grounded and connected in your parenting journey.
COMMUNITY OFFERINGS
Adult Adoptees of Color Community Connections
The Adoptees of Color Community provides a virtual space that has spanned distance and time zones since April of 2020. They continue to witness and support one another through global and personal challenges providing a circle of support for all that is ahead.
The AoCC is moderated by trusted colleagues and adoptees of color Angela Gee, LMFT & Robyn Park, LMFT. Based in Los Angeles, CA, they provide adoptee workshops, trainings, and present at conferences on both a local and national stage throughout the US.
I Am Adoptee Resource Hub
Founded by our own Joy Lieberthal Rho, IAMAdoptee is a trusted resource hub created and stewarded by adoptees. With a team of adoptee leaders at its heart, IAMAdoptee provides a wide range of resources to support identity, connection, and belonging.
In addition to sharing stories, tools, and community events, IAMAdoptee offers practical guidance for those considering or navigating birth search, as well as opportunities to engage with adoptee voices around the world. It stands as both a gathering place and a library of knowledge, continually evolving to meet the needs of adoptee communities.
