Here are some of the resources we have found useful.
We cannot guarantee that it will suit everyone but we wanted adopters in Wiltshire to know they existed.
If they are other resources you have used please let us know so we can add them here.
Adoption UK
Membership fees
Adoption UK is the leading charity providing support, community and advocacy for all those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents.
Recent changes to membership include Adoption UK Advantage: a bundle of offers and discounts on family brands in leisure, shopping, travel and lifestyle, access to a FREE legal helpline managed by a national firm of solicitors, and lots more...
Beacon House
Free online resources
Beacon House is an integrated mental health and occupational therapy service offering a range of assessments and therapies for children, families, and adults.
They also offer some free online resources.
National Association of Therapeutic Parenting
Membership fees
The NATP exists to provide support, education and resources for Therapeutic Parents and supporting professionals relating to therapeutic parenting, effective interventions, compassion fatigue and the effects of early life trauma.
10 amazing adoption blogs
Free
As identified by TOTS100 here are ten amazing adoption blogs that you may want to follow
Wiltshire Parent Carer Council (WPCC)
Free
Founded in 2008, the WPCC is an independent, voluntary organisation which is managed and run by parent carers, for parent carers.
With a membership in excess of 2500 parent carers across Wiltshire whose children range in age (0-25yrs) and in the type of special educational needs and/or disabilities they have, the WPCC offers incredible support and signposting.
Facebook groups
Free
There are a number of groups on Facebook offering support for adopters and parents dealing with attachment issues.
Some are closed groups and you will need to be granted access.
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Connecting the dots with ACES (adverse childhood experiences)
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Attachment disorder UK
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Adopters UK support group
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P.O.T.A.T.O
Inspire Training Group
Prices vary - online training
The online training branch of the National Association of Therapeutic Parenting.
There are short as well as more in-depth online training available.
Inspire Training Group was established in 2007 and draws on the experience of a number of professionals including Attachment specialists within the therapeutic community, adopters and foster carers.
Library books
Free
Wiltshire Council invested in a wide range of adoption related books.
Available in libraries in Wiltshire, these include books by:
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Sally Donovan;
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Kim Golding (PACE);
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Todd Parr;
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Deborah Gray;
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and many more.
Christine Moers
Free - YouTube blog
Christine Moers is a birth and adoptive therapeutic mum who is passionate about sharing her experiences to help others struggling with attachment problems. Christine uses a delightful mix of candidness, humour, and practical tips.
Happily Family
Free
American couple, Cecilia and Jason Hilkey, are passionate about helping parents communicate with their kids to avoid meltdowns and power struggles.
Every year they offer a free online conference themed on a different aspect of parenting.
Previous speakers have included:
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Dr. Daniel Siegel
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Dr. Laura Markham
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Jessica Lahey
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Dr. Ross Greene