From the National Development & Training Curriculum (NTDC): This theme provides an overview of the impact transitions, both planned and unplanned, have on children who have experienced trauma, loss or separation. The theme discusses strategies parents can use to make these transitions less traumatic and disruptive. Strategies for making children feel welcomed and connected before,…

The holidays often bring much excitement and celebration for families. But for children who have experienced the disruption in their lives of being separated from their families, holidays can be a time of great emotional upheaval. The stress level can become intolerable. This class will help parents see the holidays through their child’s eyes and…

Self-compassion is an essential trait that caregivers must learn to practice in order to sustain themselves through the long, challenging job of parenting. Understand that being kind to yourself is not selfish but rather a gift you need to give yourself to prevent compassion fatigue. In addition to exploring and applying the practice of self-compassion,…

From the National Development & Training Curriculum (NTDC): Two themes are combined, “Common feelings associated with being adopted and “Life story birth and adoption story.” The first theme helps adoptive parents understand the importance of having ongoing conversations with their children about their birth and adoption story. The theme discusses how empowering children with the…