Finding support as a parent is so important. These groups allow for open discussions for adoptive parents to share and get feedback.
Currently we have parent support groups in Tulsa at different times of the year. If you are interested please contact rfloyd@dillondopt.com.
Parent Groups
Peer support is so important for teenagers. Not feeling alone and having others to speak with that understand how they feel can create healing and a safe place to discuss identity topics.
Currently we have groups in:
Kansas City, KS
Little Rock, AR
Oklahoma City, OK
St. Louis, MO
Tulsa, OK
Teen Groups
During the pre-teen years, your child is now starting to explore language around emotions and identity. These groups were created to assist your child in the beginning stages of language discovery and identity awareness. We focus on fun and out of the box learning experiences.
Currently we have groups in:
Kansas City, KS
Little Rock, AR
Oklahoma City, OK
St. Louis, MO
Tulsa, OK
Pre-teen Groups
Parent Groups
ADOPTION
Support and Solutions Group
Are you in the process of adopting? Have you already adopted?
WHEN
TBA
WHERE
Dillon International
7335 South Lewis Ave, Suite 210
Tulsa, OK
Register
No need to RSVP, just come as you can!
“All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”
– Helen Keller
What this group offers:
Support
Education
Resources
Validation
Solutions
Relationships
Guidance
Hope
ACTIVITIES
This FREE group meets to offer supportive listening and education on parenting children who joined their family by adoption. All are welcome to attend, both before or after your child arrives home. Each meeting begins with an education segment and guided discussion.
This is a safe place to share your challenges and successes. The meetings are led by professional counselors and follow group guidelines. Privacy and confidentiality of group members are respected.
CONTACT
Rachel Floyd 918-749-4600
What this group offers:
Support
Validation
Identity
Relationships
Guidance
Hope
Teen Groups
Dillon recognizes that adoption brings with it many lifelong issues and challenges. Especially during the teen years, adoptees want a chance to share their feelings and experiences with other adoptees. That is why Dillon is starting a teen support group.
WHO
Any teen adopted internationally, domestically or through foster care ages 13 to 17 is welcome to attend.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We want to make sure that our groups are available to all those that desire to attend. If it is cost that is prohibiting you from joining please contact our Development Department to learn more about our scholarship program.
CONTACT
Lisa Wiedenhaupt, MSW 918-748-5603
Kansas City, KS
Next Group:
December 14, 2019
10AM - Noon
Attachment and Trauma Therapy Center
6400 W 110th St.
Suite 202
Overland Park, KS 66211
The Kansas City Teen Group is held four times a year. Each session is a stand alone, which means teens are welcome to join for just one session or all four! Each session we will discuss topics on identity, birth family, race, and other adoption related topics. We will also allow time for games and hangout with other teens in the group.
Ages: 13-17 years old
Cost: $35.00 per session
The fee includes registration, facilitator fee, and activities.
Little Rock, AR
Next Group:
Sept. 21
Jan. 18, 2020
April 25
1PM to 3PM
St. James United Methodist Church
321 Pleasant Valley Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72212
The Little Rock Teen Group is held four times a year. Each session is a stand alone, which means teens are welcome to join for just one session or all four! Each session we will discuss topics on identity, birth family, race, and other adoption related topics. We will also allow time for games and hangout with other teens in the group.
Ages: 13-17 years old
Cost: $40.00 per session
The fee includes registration, facilitator fee, and activities.
Oklahoma City, OK
Next Group:
Jan. - May
Second Tuesday of each month
7PM t0 8:30PM
Qual Springs Baptist Church
14613 N May Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73134
The Oklahoma City group is held for 5 month sessions. Each session is a stand alone, which means teens are welcome to join for just one session or all five! We have found these groups are most successful when families commit to all 5 sessions. Allowing relationships to form and teens to feel trust to be open to share.
Each session we will discuss topics on identity, birth family, race, and other adoption related topics. We will also allow time for games and hangout with other teens in the group.
Ages: 13-17 years old
Cost: $25.00 per session or $125 for 5 month program
The fee includes registration, facilitator fee, and activities.
St. Louis, MO
Next Group:
May 18, 2019
1PM to 3PM
Riverside Church
9440 Big Bend Blvd
Webster Grove, MO 63119
The St. Louis Teen Group is held twice a year. Each session is a stand alone, which means teens are welcome to join for just one session or both! Each session we will discuss topics on identity, birth family, race, and other adoption related topics. We will also allow time for games and hangout with other teens in the group.
Ages: 13-17 years old
Cost: $35.00 per session
The fee includes registration, facilitator fee, and activities.
Tulsa, OK
Five Month Program:
September 12
October 10
November 14
December 12
6PM to 7:30PM
Dillon International Headquarters
7335 S. Lewis Ave, Suite 210
Tulsa, OK 74136
The Tulsa Teen Group is a five session program. Each session is a stand alone but to help with building relationships with those in the group we offer it in five session increments. Each session we will discuss topics on identity, birth family, race, and other adoption related topics. We will also allow time for games and hangout with other teens in the group.
If you missed the first session you are still welcome to join! We have found if possible the more consistent the group can be the greater the bond between participants. These programs are offered in both the spring and the fall, giving a break during the summer months.
Ages: 13-17 years old
Cost: $60.00 per five session program
The fee includes registration, facilitator fee, and activities.
WHY ATTEND?
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Make new friends
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Develop relationships with trusted adults who are adoptees or work in the field of international adoption
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Enhance self-confidence and self-identity
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Participate in group activities to learn strategies and techniques for handling adopted-related questions
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Ask questions in a welcoming, safe environment
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Get a better sense of who they are
Pre-Teen Groups
Dillon recognizes that adoption brings with it many lifelong issues and challenges. Dillon has found the pre-teen age is when children are trying to discover language to express the feelings they may be having. The pre-teen group focuses on going over topics around the adoption in a more general term. Introducing topics to your child at an age appropriate level.
WHO
Any pre-teen adopted internationally, domestically or through foster care.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We want to make sure that our groups are available to all those that desire to attend. If it is cost that is prohibiting you from joining please contact our Development Department to learn more about our scholarship program.
CONTACT
Lisa Wiedenhaupt, MSW 918-748-5603
Kansas City, KS
Next Group:
December 14, 2019
Session 1: 8-10 AM
Session 2: 1-3 PM
Attachment and Trauma Therapy Center
6400 W 110th St.
Suite 202
Overland Park, KS 66211
The Kansas City pre-teen Group is held four times a year. Each session is a stand alone, which means participants are welcome to join for just one session or all four! Each session we will discuss topics on identity, birth family, race, and other adoption related topics. We will also allow time for games and hangout with other pre-teens in the group.
Ages: 10 - 13 years old
Cost: $35.00 per session
The fee includes registration, facilitator fee, and activities.
Little Rock, AR
Next Group:
9:30AM to Noon
Sept. 21
Jan. 18, 2020
April 25
St. James United Methodist Church
321 Pleasant Valley Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72212
The Little Rock Pre-Teen Group is held four times a year. Each session is a stand alone, which means participants are welcome to join for just one session or all four! Each session we will discuss topics on identity, birth family, race, and other adoption related topics. We will also allow time for games and hangout with other pre-teens in the group.
Ages: 8-12 years old
Cost: $40.00 per session
The fee includes registration, facilitator fee, and activities.
Oklahoma City, OK
Next Group:
Jan. - May
Second Tuesday of each month
6PM to 7:30PM
Qual Springs Baptist Church
14613 N May Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73134
The Oklahoma City group is held for 5 month sessions. Each session is a stand alone, which means pre-teens are welcome to join for just one session or all five! We have found these groups are most successful when families commit to all 5 sessions. Allowing relationships to form and pre-teens to feel trust to be open to share.
Each session we will discuss topics on identity, birth family, race, and other adoption related topics. We will also allow time for games and hangout with other teens in the group.
Age: 8-12 years old
Cost: $25.00 per session or $125 for 5 month program
The fee includes registration, facilitator fee, and activities.
St. Louis, MO
Next Group:
May 18, 2019
9AM - Noon
Riverside Church
9440 Big Bend Blvd
Webster Grove, MO 63119
The St. Louis Pre-Teen Group is held twice a year. Each session is a stand alone, which means participants are welcome to join for just one session or both! Each session we will discuss topics on identity, birth family, race, and other adoption related topics. We will also allow time for games and hangout with other pre-teens in the group.
Ages: 8-12 years old
Cost: $35.00 per session
The fee includes registration, facilitator fee, and activities.
Tulsa, OK
Six Month Program:
Oct. 25
Nov. 8
Dec. 13
Jan. 10, 2020
Feb. 21
March 27
Dillon International Headquarters
7335 S. Lewis Ave, Suite 210
Tulsa, OK 74136
The Tulsa Pre-teen Group is a six session program. Each session is a stand alone but to help with building relationships with those in the group we offer it in six session increments. Each session we will discuss topics on identity, birth family, race, and other adoption related topics. We will also allow time for games and hangout with other pre-teens in the group.
If you missed the first session you are still welcome to join! We have found if possible the more consistent the group can be the greater the bond between participants. These programs are offered Oct. - March every year.
Ages: 8-12 years old
Each group will be held on Friday night from 6:00PM to 7:30PM.
Cost: $150.00 per six session program
The fee includes registration, facilitator fee, and activities.
