Posts Tagged ‘#therapeuticfostering’
Do I have to have had birth children to be a foster parent?
A fostering question we are often asked is ‘Do we have to have had our own children to foster?’ and the simple answer is ‘No’. Read the full answer here.
Read MoreWhat is Support Work?
Support is vital for a good outcome in fostering. Take a look at why we offer support work and what it is!
Read MoreTime to Talk Day, 2nd February 2023
What is time to talk day? The wonderful people at the mental health charity ‘Mind’ have put their heads together to create a ‘time to talk’ day which will take place on the 2nd of February yearly. The idea of the day is to prompt people to be open to starting a conversation or a…
Read MoreInspiring stories: Barry Keoghan, from foster care to the Oscars
Who is Barry Keoghan? Life in Foster Care Want some good news to brighten your day? Yesterday 30-year-old Irish actor Barry Keoghan was nominated for ‘Best Supporting Actor’ in this year’s Oscars (which he has dedicated to his baby son). Why would this interest us, a foster agency, I hear you say? Well, we at…
Read MoreStress Awareness Day: Stress-Reducing Tips for Foster Parents UK
We understand that being a parent is one of the most stressful (yet rewarding) jobs out there. Our Lead Therapist, Aly, has pulled together her top tips on how to reduce stress.
Read MoreResilience in Foster Carers – The Fostering Network article with Mosaic Foster Care
Check out this article on Resilience in Foster Carers that featured our Registered Manager Greg de Smidt, in a Fostering Network blog.
Read MoreTherapeutic Foster Care Provider Explains Why Permanent Exclusions Should Be Illegal
Click to find an article published by The Institute of Recovery from Childhood Trauma.
Read MoreReflecting As A Fostering Agency: One Year On
On National Day of Reflection 2021, we have shared some helpful links about looking after your mental health. Click here to read more.
Read MoreA Thought for the Month by Dr Jane Herd CEO Orb8
“I have noticed through personal reflection and discussion with others that our response to Covid has flowed like a wave over the course of the year”. Read the rest of Dr Jane Herd’s reflection here.
Read MoreThoughts For Therapeutic Foster Parents By Head Therapist
“The words might be experienced as bullets fired from a Gatling gun penetrating the skin and causing deep wounds that could fester”. Read the rest of our Head Therapist Aly’s thought here.
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