Want To Adopt? How To Prepare Yourself To Parent A Child From The Care System (2019) by Helen Oakwater
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Adoptive parent and trainer Helen Oakwater offers a practical, insightful guide to help you prepare emotionally and mentally for parenting a child from the care system.
With a focus on self-awareness, empathy, and resilience, she equips prospective adopters with the tools to understand themselves, meet their child’s needs, and make a confident, informed decision. Helen sets out clear mindsets and everyday skills for parenting children who have experienced early adversity.
From understanding your own triggers, building resilience, planning support networks and learning trauma-aware responses, it’s written as a straight-talking companion to the English adoption process.
