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Is Adoption For Me?

Is Adoption For Me?

A closed group to help explore whether adopting a child is a choice you want to make in your life.

Only 3 spots left!

Start Date: Within next 3 months

4 weekly Zoom sessions | 75 minutes

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Unlimited Peer Calls Included

Led by therapist

Early Bird Fee (at 50% off) - INR 2000 (India) | INR 3500 (Outside India) | Get 30% off if you buy for two

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Goals of the group

Through this series, our participants will get to reflect deeper on the question "Is adoption really for me?".

As a closed group, we will focus on nurturing a safe, authentic and non-judgmental space to help participants gather insight/perspective on adoption and making an informed choice – both for those - both for those exploring adoption due to infertility and related issues or for someone who is considering adoption as a choice over biological methods.

Who is the group for?

The group welcomes anyone who is considering or is intrigued by adoption as a path to parenthood, either a single individual or as a couple.

"Is adoption a good choice for me?"
"I'm not too keen on a biological child, can adoption work for me?"
"I thought infertility is the end game, may be adoption is an option?"
"I really want to adopt, but I'm scared how my partner will respond to this."
"I don't know many people around who have adopted children- this is quite an unchartered territory for me."
"Once the child grows up, wouldn't they want to find their biological parents?"
"Will my family even accept an adopted child?"
"I don't want to bring a child home and then make things more difficult for them!"

Glimpse of the regime

Session 1: What does this mean for me?

• Exploring personal narratives around legacy
• Why does adoption as a concept appeal to you?
• The 'khoon ka rishta' stigma- Is blood thicker than water?

Session 2: How do I figure out my own contradictions?

• Exploring individual reasons for considering adoption
• Processing difficult and conflicting thoughts and emotions
• Reflecting on fears of being an adoptive parent"

Session 3: How do I move towards a decision?

• Getting on the same page as partners
• Exploring adoption preferences in view of how equipped you are
• What does the adoption process look like in India?"

Session 4: What comes beyond decision-making?

• Communication with families - exploring when, what and how to share.
• Setting boundaries and choosing your battles
• Finding your tribe and social support through the waiting period
• Developing a growth mindset in the journey

• Group check in

Learn from us & from each other

  • Biggest benefit has been listening and learning about what other people are thinking

    Aman

    Queer

  • I just had a very emotional discussion. It was probably one of the most helpful things for me in years.

    Ishani

    Had always wanted to adopt

  • I'd give it a 10 [out of 10]. I'm surprised at how vulnerable and open everyone was in the first session.

    Sukanya

    Have PCOS and fertility issues

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✔️ Every meeting led by a world-class facilitator

✔️ Weekly 75-minute online video sessions

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Check In. Participants check-in with each others' feelings and answer the prompt given by the facilitator if any.

Conversation. Your facilitator will guide the group through free-flowing conversation coupled with some simple exercises or activities —with the goal of sharing openly, connecting to your emotions and learning specific skills.

Check Out. Participants share what they're taking away from the session.

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