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Education psychology drop-ins 2024 and 2025 – Exeter/Mid/East Devon

22/01/2025 @ 9:30 am – 11:25 am – Available to parents whose child attends a school in the Devon County Council local council area Virtual drop-in sessions with Dr Lex Jeffrey, Education Psychologist, supported by a member of Adopt South West, offer an opportunity to discuss any school-related issue you or your child may be experiencing. This could be anything from transitions, challenging […]

Non-Violent Resistance online course

22/01/2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Are you searching for the long-term solution to bring peace and harmony back to support your family? If you’re experiencing challenging behaviours from your child including aggression, opposition or manipulation then ‘From Hostility to Harmony- Changing A Child’s Challenging Behaviour’ will start you on your journey to improving your child’s behaviour. Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) is […]

Devon parent-led group: stay-and-play, brew and chat

24/01/2025 – 24/02/2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – A chance to chat to other adopters who get it! It’s open to adoptive parents who don’t usually attend groups. Come along with or without children. There’s a lovely play area inside and outdoor space. The free group to stay and play, brew and chat is run by adopters. Monthly on a Friday. The Friday […]

Christmas party in January – Cornwall – Sunday 26 January

26/01/2025 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – You are invited to our Christmas party in January, in Cornwall, with Sam Smith from Adopt South West. We’ve hired out an indoor activities and soft play venue. There is something for the family: soft play and laser tag – and a safe space for smaller children. Sunday 26 January 2025, 4pm to 6pm Location: Refer […]

Therapeutic Parenting: January to March online evening course with Cat Gifford

30/01/2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Register now for our eight-week therapeutic parenting course facilitated by Cat Gifford HCPC Registered Social Worker, held online using Zoom. A session will be dedicated to thinking about how to have life story conversations with your child. Spaces are limited, if the course becomes fully booked you will be added to the waiting list for […]

Adopters support group: Plymouth – monthly on Tuesday

04/02/2025 @ 10:45 am – 12:45 pm – The parent-led support group in Plymouth offers a warm welcome and a cuppa, it’s a face-to-face group for adopters to have a friendly chat and share ideas. The group say: “It’s just a nice chance for adoptive parents to get together and chat about their families, celebrate success and help each other out with the […]

Education psychology drop-ins 2024 and 2025 – Exeter/Mid/East Devon

05/02/2025 @ 9:30 am – 11:25 am – Available to parents whose child attends a school in the Devon County Council local council area Virtual drop-in sessions with Dr Lex Jeffrey, Education Psychologist, supported by a member of Adopt South West, offer an opportunity to discuss any school-related issue you or your child may be experiencing. This could be anything from transitions, challenging […]

Post-Grad Support Group with Cas Schneider – 2024

06/02/2025 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – The Post-Grad Group is open to adoptive parents who have completed a Therapeutic Parenting Course. The sessions are led by Cas Schneider (who also teaches our in-person 16 week Therapeutic Parenting training course). The Post-Grad Group is a drop-in session, and is generally a themed discussion about real-life issues generated by the participants with some attachment-based […]