The courses range from support to help with younger children right through to support for teenagers. They are designed to provide a helpful perspective about different strategies and ideas including;
sharing an understanding of attachment theory the impact of early trauma and separation
the developing brain the impact separation and loss can have on children and young people growing up Being in a group with other adopters with shared experiences can be very helpful.

As an adoptive parent you will learn to:

• Support your child to build confidence and self-esteem
• Strengthen family relationships
• Reduce conflict – Increase parents’ knowledge of behaviour management  
• Understand your child’s complex needs
• Support your child to become more trusting and able to rely on the care of adults.
• Reduce your child and family’s stress levels.
• Improve your confidence in your parenting ability.
• Explore and share positive and creative parenting
• Enjoy the peer support of other adoptive parents experiencing some similar parenting issues-finding like minds!