Support network training is for people who are related to or friends of adoption applicants. It is held via Microsoft Teams. It is aimed at increasing the understanding of the needs of adopted children and the parenting they require. Subjects discussed include attachment, child development and the impact of neglect and abuse, safeguarding and therapeutic parenting. This is so that the family and friends of adoptive parents can best support them to meet the needs of a vulnerable child. The training includes Power Point presentations, case studies, discussion, Q&A and a video. The group will be no larger than eight households. 

In this training, we consider the long-term impact of early traumatic experiences and disrupted attached cycles on children’s development and attachment behaviour. This training provides an opportunity to consider how you can develop your skills in therapeutic parenting and aims to develop your confidence in providing a safe environment where your child can build trust and work towards developing secure attachments.

We explore the concept of Therapeutic Parenting through different therapeutic approaches, including, Dan Hughes’ Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (D.D.P) and Theraplay.  This will help parents to begin to formulate their own unique approach, tailored to the specific needs of their child and family.

We also consider the potential impact of parenting a traumatised child on parents’ wellbeing so participants can begin to think about self- care strategies and building a supportive network.

These workshops are online