This presentation will focus on the personal challenges experienced by parents raising adoptees. The common themes might include trauma, attachment difficulties as well as abandonment issues on the part of the child. Of equal importance, we will also examine the need on the therapist's part to be aware of his or her own countertransference issues […]
Hosted by Michael F., Phil B.
Find support and strength with other men in this safe space — share your story, hear from others and find help and hope in community. This support group is open to all who identify as a man.
General Support Group welcomes all members to gather to share experiences and to find help and hope in community.
Grab a coffee and join this gratitude space on Saturdays. Share what you’re grateful for, hear from other parents and enjoy an uplifting, hopeful time with your community.
Gather with other solo moms who have children struggling with mental health and/or substance use issues; come share stories and experiences with moms who get it. A solo mom is divorced, widowed, or single parent of a child. We welcome those moms who may still be with a partner who is not engaged in co-parenting […]
Hosted by York A., Jennifer D.
As a parent of a child who is struggling, it is helpful to reflect on compassion. And how about when we parents are struggling? Self-compassion is the ability to treat ourselves with kindness, understanding, and care, especially when we are suffering, struggling, or making mistakes. Self-compassion can help us cope with stress, improve our well-being, […]
Whether you have an adopted child or you were adopted - this is your place to share stories and experiences with caregivers like you.
Our Newcomers Support Group is open to all who are in their first 90 days of membership with OPLM. Come share your story and be with others who are at a similar stage of their journey. Learn about how our support groups work and how to navigate our website for the best member experience.
Gather with other parents who have kids in programs. Programs may be anything from treatment centers, therapeutic boarding schools, therapeutic wilderness programs, inpatient or outpatient programs such as IOPs, PHP, etc. We welcome all!
Join us for a fun, lighthearted hour of diving into joy and gratitude. We will be exploring and learning from people that have influenced and supported our journeys and hope you can come and share some inspirations with us.
Gather with other parents who have children in Sober Living or that have graduated or left a program to be home or on their own. Programs may be anything from treatment centers, therapeutic boarding schools, therapeutic wilderness programs, inpatient or outpatient programs such as IOPs, PHP. We welcome all!
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If you or a loved one is in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, call 988.
