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.
Topic of the month
Lifting a parent out of loneliness
An adoptive parent from our Co-Production Group shares how sometimes reaching out to each other with as little as three words can make a big difference.
Tips on supporting wellbeing
Healthy eating, exercise and sleep can all reduce stress
Secondary trauma: new Government definition
This very helpful document has just been published providing clarity to professionals around how to support those who have experienced trauma and crucially here the importance of how they need to avoid secondary trauma.
Is sleep a struggle?
As an adoptive parent, is sleep a struggle for your child? We know how difficult this time of year can be as the clock changes and the loss of light moves routines, medication time slips and the slightest routine change at home and school can have a massive impact on sleep and regulation.
Topic of the month: SEND meetings
What are Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Is your School providing regular SEND meetings through the 4 part cycle?
Why do you need them?
How do I request a SEND meeting?
What can nurseries do to meet the needs of children aged 0-5 with SEN?