Conversation & discussion on contemporary Adoption & Fostering
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Saturday Aug 08, 2020
Saturday Aug 08, 2020
In what is a bumper episode we speak to Sarah Naish, adopter, SWer, author and trainer about her latest book "The Quick Guide to Therapeutic Parenting: A Visual Guide". She shares some of her expierences along the way, the impact of the recent events as well as her views on therapeutic parenting. It was a fun chat and we converted Scott to the benefits of TP.
After that we were drawn well into the long grass, we chatted about the recent Webinars we've been doing and then regrettably were drawn into a discussion about social media adoption influencers and Scott somewhat lost his cool. He also used a bad word, sorry, Al de escalated and NVRed him back to a state of equilibrium and they'll be talking about natural consequences off air once they've repaired.
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Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
We take the opportunity to speak to Sarah in relation to the work that the Regional Adoption Agency does in relation to post adoption contact. It's a big issue and we discuss the logistics, preparation of adopters as well as the challenges in reviewing contact arrangements as time moves on and circumstances change. Cheekily, we also ask some bigger questions in relation to the RAA project as we come to the end. You can see the webchat as well as the other stuff we do at our FB page here.
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Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
This is a recording of a webcast we had with Prof Beth Neil on our FB page here discussing contact between adopted children and their families of birth. Beth discusses her research into the subject that spans children's lives as well as the current state of policy and practice in the UK.
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Saturday Aug 01, 2020
Saturday Aug 01, 2020
Hello and welcome to adoption conversations, in this episode we speak to Mimm. She shares some aspects of her experience of being adopted internationally as well how this influenced her decision to adopt a child herself.
This is Mimm’s story and her reflections on it.
If you’ve a story of care or adoption and would like to share your perspective or experience then please do direct message us at our twitter feed here or on our facebook page here.
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Saturday Jul 25, 2020
Saturday Jul 25, 2020
In this episode we talk all things matching in adoption. It is for many approved adopters it's the hardest part of the process, waiting, frustrations with bureaucracy and often limited control of the process and timing of events. We bring our own experiences as adopters and panel members to the table as well as Al's experience as a social worker and consider all the challenges that families face. We even try to come up with some tips for getting through it. There's also a heavy dose of banter as it's the first episode we've recorded together in person for a while!
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Saturday Jul 18, 2020
Saturday Jul 18, 2020
Hello & welcome to conversations from the adoption and fostering podcast. In our conversations podcasts we look at adoption from different perspective and this episode Fiona shares her experience of becoming an adoptive parent to two children and how that has impacted on her life.
This is Fiona’s story and her reflections on it, we’ve removed many details of her children in light of that.
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Saturday Jul 11, 2020
Saturday Jul 11, 2020
In this weeks podcast we catch up with an old pal Dr Jenny Knock a developmental psychologist who supports schools in relation to supporting children in an education setting. We chat about the impact of early adversity on children but more specifically the current situation, the impact on specific ages, how we make sense of getting children back into school as well as the impact of trauma on staff as well.
We had some monumental technical issues but managed to get it together in the end, well almost. There’s a wee buzz on Scott’s mike but hopefully that won’t distract too much.
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Saturday Jul 04, 2020
Saturday Jul 04, 2020
In this weeks episode we can draw in the views of three adopters,@tris2506, @damianKerlin, @emmalgsutton, and Clinical Child Psychologist and Play & Filial Therapist Dr Gena Charlton. They share their experiences and views on the impact of lockdown on their adoptive families' lives.
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Saturday Jun 27, 2020
Saturday Jun 27, 2020
This week we chat to adopted adult Julian. He shares his experience of being adopted in 1999 as a 6 year old, and his subsequent experiences. Julian has a passion to see the care system serve children better and he offers some of his thoughts on adoption. You can visit his website here or follow him on twitter here.
If you’ve a story of care or adoption and would like to share your perspective or experience then please do direct message us at our twitter feed here or on our facebook page here.
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Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
This is a companion interview to go with Episode 96. Al interviewed Pat Henley the COE of Families in care, they provide independent advocacy and support to birth parents and family members involved with child protection services. You can visit their website here or follow them on Twitter here.
Pat discussed there origins, the work they do and some of the challenges that families face. It was recorded before C19, Lockdown and consequently makes no reference to it.
We hope you enjoy and as always your views and thoughts are appreciated, you can contact the podcast through the usual routes and if you'd like to find out a little more the Adoption & Fostering Podcast's Facebook page is here, or our twitter feed here.
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