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Somerset walking group – first Wednesday of each month

04/10/2023 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm – Join us for a woodland or farm walk to meet other adoptive parents, develop peer support and get to know Adopt South West. When it’s not school holidays, our walking group is for parents to come together to meet other adoptive parents, meeting at a central Somerset location. first Wednesday of each month at lunchtime […]

Non-Violent Resistance online course

10/10/2023 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Seven-week online course, plus 1:1 sessions and a review meeting, via Zoom Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) is a simple and non-physical empowering method for families to connect with children of any age, with the aim to support parents who might be starting to see challenging behaviour. Gill M Tree, NVR Trainer and Mentor, supported by Kelly […]

Life story session: virtual 2 November 2023

02/11/2023 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Virtual sessions are for one hour at 10am or 11am or midday: Thursday 2 November Please book by contacting Roger Prouse who will explain the set-up, 01392 383974 roger.prouse@devon.gov.uk These one-hour sessions offer an opportunity to discuss your child’s life story book with a member of the team. > Help the child understand why their […]

Post-Grad Support group with Cas Schneider – 2023 to 2024

02/11/2023 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – The Post Grad Group is open to any 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 group also welcomes those parents that haven’t yet completed the course and would simply like to access some additional support. The Post […]

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

03/11/2023 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am – Stay-and-play, brew and chat is a group run by adopters, for adopters. The Friday group The regular Friday group has changed to twice a month at 9:30am to 11:30am. 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. […]

Education psychology drop-ins 2023 – North Devon area

03/11/2023 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Available to parents whose child attends a school in the Devon County Council local council area Virtual drop-in sessions with an 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 behaviour before […]

Monthly Friday drop-in support group – Somerset (Martock)

03/11/2023 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Join our drop-in coffee morning/support group in the Yeovil area. It is open to all adopters to meet with other adoptive parents and make new friends. It’s a chance to celebrate, rant and relax with like-minded people. Come and let off some steam! Meet Hilary Harris who is an Adopt South West Family Support Practitioner […]

Adopters support group: Plymouth – monthly on Tuesday

07/11/2023 @ 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 tell us: “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 […]