Let’s Talk About Bonding (and not just attachment)
This post argues that we need to start talking about bonding and not just attachment in therapeutic fostering and adoption. The question is, do you know the difference?
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How Fostering and Adoption Traumatised Me.
I believe that I have experienced trauma as a result of being a foster and adoptive parent. This post explores the issues of living alongside a child with difficult life experiences and considers what the impact may be for their parent. #fostering #fostercare #adoption
Continue readingWhy I Don’t Promise Permanency to Foster-Adopt Children.
Children need to belong. But how do we talking about belonging in fostering and adoption without making promises we may not be able to keep. Can we offer permanence in a way that relieves a child’s anxiety without causing further distress if they have to move on from us? Read more to find out. #fostering #adoption
Continue readingWhen the Easter Bunny is Too Generous!
Easter is a time to combine family get togethers with excessive amounts of chocolate. Not always a good combination for fostered and adopted children. This blog explores a different approach in #fostering and #adoption
Continue readingMy New Book for Foster & Adoptive Parents
How you ever felt that maybe you just aren’t good-enough as a parent? That maybe fostering or adopting was not the right choice for you and in hindsight you realise that you just don’t have
Continue reading10 Therapeutic Approaches to Trauma Rages
When I asked for ideas of what topics they would most like me to cover on this new blog, trauma rages came out as the most popular option. This isn’t surprising. The most popular post
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