BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//www.adoptionnetwork.org//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.30.1 0// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH UID:fb2614e8-3c15-40af-a407-d3499c481590 X-WR-CALDESC:Please note: This group is open to all members of the adoption constellation as we explore a special topic this month. Join us for a dis cussion that dispels common misconceptions and stereotypes about birth mot hers\, explores the unique postpartum and mental health challenges they fa ce\, and addresses the misunderstandings and insensitivity that often surr ound their experiences. Learn how deeply adoption impacts their lives beyo nd the act of relinquishment\, the critical need for mental health support \, and the importance of recognizing and validating their ongoing grief an d strength. This meeting aims to foster empathy\, understanding\, and bett er support for birth mothers within and beyond our community. \n\nOur Birt h Mother Support Group provides a safe and supportive environment to help with the complexities that are often part of the adoption experience. The meetings are open to birth mothers connected by the lifelong journey of ad option and are an opportunity for birth mothers to encourage one another i n their healing process through discussion and interaction. Birth mothers who have experienced closed adoptions or adoptions with varying degrees of openness attend this meeting. We invite you to join this group of women\, who are at different places on the same journey\, to give and receive und erstanding and support.\n \nWhat is the scope of this group?\n\nThis peer discussion and support group is not meant to replace conventional therapy\ , but rather serve as additional support on your personal journey to integ rate your experience. The focus of this group is the emotional aspects of our journeys. For those involved in the process of search\, one on one gui dance and support as well as technical expertise and assistance\, are avai lable through Our Search & DNA Assistance Program at https://www.adoptionn etwork.org/service-areas/adult-adoptee-birthparents/search-and-reunion.htm l.\n\nMeeting Information\n\nThis meeting is a virtual meeting led by trai ned\, volunteer facilitators Lindsey and Nikki\, held the first Wednesday of every month from 7-9 pm ET. The meeting is held via the Zoom platform ( which can be accessed through a home computer/laptop\, tablet\, or mobile phone) and will require an internet connection or phone data connection. R egistration is required and can be completed by clicking on the registrati on button in the right-hand corner and following the prompts. \n\nThe meet ings are free and open to birth mothers. Membership in Adoption Network Cl eveland helps provide the support that makes Birth Mother Support Meetings possible\, and we ask all who attend to consider joining as a member at h ttps://www.adoptionnetwork.org/get-involved/become-a-member.html. \n X-WR-RELCALID:b02f3e8ee04c7b31f4a73ec1a131f52d X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20241103T020000 RDATE:20251102T020000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RDATE:20250309T020000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:491b5a79-7cdf-456b-b88f-34a7d8bb2e4a DTSTAMP:20260525T145614Z DESCRIPTION:Please note: This group is open to all members of the adoption constellation as we explore a special topic this month. Join us for a disc ussion that dispels common misconceptions and stereotypes about birth moth ers\, explores the unique postpartum and mental health challenges they fac e\, and addresses the misunderstandings and insensitivity that often surro und their experiences. Learn how deeply adoption impacts their lives beyon d the act of relinquishment\, the critical need for mental health support\ , and the importance of recognizing and validating their ongoing grief and strength. This meeting aims to foster empathy\, understanding\, and bette r support for birth mothers within and beyond our community. \n\nOur Birth Mother Support Group provides a safe and supportive environment to help w ith the complexities that are often part of the adoption experience. The m eetings are open to birth mothers connected by the lifelong journey of ado ption and are an opportunity for birth mothers to encourage one another in their healing process through discussion and interaction. Birth mothers w ho have experienced closed adoptions or adoptions with varying degrees of openness attend this meeting. We invite you to join this group of women\, who are at different places on the same journey\, to give and receive unde rstanding and support.\n \nWhat is the scope of this group?\n\nThis peer d iscussion and support group is not meant to replace conventional therapy\, but rather serve as additional support on your personal journey to integr ate your experience. The focus of this group is the emotional aspects of o ur journeys. For those involved in the process of search\, one on one guid ance and support as well as technical expertise and assistance\, are avail able through Our Search & DNA Assistance Program at https://www.adoptionne twork.org/service-areas/adult-adoptee-birthparents/search-and-reunion.html .\n\nMeeting Information\n\nThis meeting is a virtual meeting led by train ed\, volunteer facilitators Lindsey and Nikki\, held the first Wednesday o f every month from 7-9 pm ET. The meeting is held via the Zoom platform (w hich can be accessed through a home computer/laptop\, tablet\, or mobile p hone) and will require an internet connection or phone data connection. Re gistration is required and can be completed by clicking on the registratio n button in the right-hand corner and following the prompts. \n\nThe meeti ngs are free and open to birth mothers. Membership in Adoption Network Cle veland helps provide the support that makes Birth Mother Support Meetings possible\, and we ask all who attend to consider joining as a member at ht tps://www.adoptionnetwork.org/get-involved/become-a-member.html. \n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T210000 LOCATION:Zoom SUMMARY:Shattering Myths: The Realities of Birth Motherhood | Birth Mother Support Group facilitated by Lindsey and Nikki END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR