Louise Ridout, our Family Practitioner at Adopt South West, gives us her review of Betsy’s guide that offers a deeper understanding and practical ideas for support around shame.
Reviews
In My Own Words by Lillybelle, age 11
“I’ve written a book, just to explain how it feels to be adopted. I would say it’s about my life about how I felt during adoption.”
Technology to support dyslexia and/or visual impairment
Accessibility options for iOS (for Apple Devices) or Android (for all other makes and models).
Have you read My Name is Why?
Vanessa Dove, Team Manager at Adopt South West shares her review of My Name is Why by Lemn Sissay: “I will carry this book with me forever and it will continue to shape the work that I do with children and families.”
A relatable, hands-on, practical guide to adoption
The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting: Strategies and Solutions by Sarah Naish. This book is a relatable, hands-on, practical guide to adoption.
Does your child’s teacher know about this book?
We asked Veronica, a Family Practitioner at Adopt South West, to review a book she has found helpful. Although this book is written for teachers, it can also show parents invaluable ways of understanding and healing the hurts of our children.
Have you read Eddy Finds a Family?
Our Adopt South West Family Practitioner, Mandy, shares her review of ‘Eddy Finds a Family’ by Sarah McGeough: Sarah and her husband tried for a child for eight years. It was a difficult journey, but they completed their family in 2016 and adopted their son. At the time Sarah felt there weren’t many books available […]