Overview
A monthly support group for adoptive parents/carers of children (age 5-14) living in Berkshire. The support group runs alongside our Let’s Get Creative session for adopted children (age 5-14).
You can attend the Adopter’s Support Group without a child attending Let’s Get Creative.
If you also want to book a child for the Let’s Get Creative session you can do so by clicking this link: Let’s Get Creative! Adopted Children
We are very grateful to Children in Need for supporting this project.
Event outline
The Support Group offers:
- Extensive experience in attachment
- Emotional and moral support, information and advice
- Opportunities to socialise and build friendships
- A listening ear and a regular meeting place
Facilitators
Zobia Kalim
Director of Family Services
Zobia is a Specialist Parenting Practitioner with extensive experience and training in developing and delivering programs for families of children with special needs, including those who have experienced early life trauma. Since 2003, she has worked across the UK to provide valuable support and guidance to these families. Zobia’s personal experience as a mother of two special needs children, including an adopted child, gives her a deep, empathetic understanding of the challenges faced by families.
Anna Cook
Neurodivergent CYP Support Practitioner
Anna began working with CYP services at Parenting Special Children during her placement for her BSc in Psychology at the University of Reading, where she later completed her Master's. Her role has since expanded to include leading groups within CYP services. Her diverse professional background has provided her with experience in mentoring, research, and evidence-based practice in clinical and educational settings. Her experiences of mental health, neurodivergence and additional needs in her professional, personal, and family life underscore her dedication to supporting those with additional needs and making a positive impact in psychology, education, and social care.
Attending details
All carers staying onsite must book a Support Group ticket (even if you choose not to join in with the group). This is so we know who is staying onsite, for fire and safety compliance, and so we can inform all should a subsequent health issue be notified to us.
If you also want to book a child (age 5-14) for the Let’s Get Creative session you can do so by clicking this link: Let’s Get Creative! Adopted Children
Please let us know if you book and then cannot attend so we can allocate your tickets to waiting parents/carers.
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