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Support, Guidance & Resources

for Adoptive Parents

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Workshops, personalised guidance, and valuable resources to help adoptive parents navigate the unique journey of adoption with confidence.

In-Person or Online Workshop

A Must-Attend Workshop for Adoptive Parents

12 April from 09:00 - 14:30

Parenting an adoptive child comes with unique challenges and incredible opportunities for connection.
This in-depth workshop, led by play therapist and adoptive parent, Lourindi Nel, provides essential insights and practical tools to help you navigate your child’s emotional and developmental needs with confidence. You can attend in person in Centurion or join live on Zoom. Armed with newfound understanding, comprehensive notes and a community of like-minded parents, your parenting journey will never look the same again!

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What You'll Learn:
✔ Understanding how early trauma and attachment impact behaviour.
✔ Strategies to build a secure and trusting relationship.
✔ Practical tools to help your child feel safe and connected.
✔ Navigating identity, loss, and emotional regulation.


Who is this for?
This workshop is designed for adoptive parents, foster parents, and caregivers seeking to deepen their understanding of adoption trauma, adoptive parenting and healing.

Workshop Details

✔ Format: In-person in Centurion or live Zoom 

✔ Date: 12 April 2025 from 09:00 - 14:30

✔ Location: Centurion or via Zoom

✔ Cost: R850/person (In person) or R700/person (Online)

 

Included in Your Registration:

✔ Comprehensive workshop notes and practical resources.

✔ Access to our Parent Support WhatsApp Group. 

✔ Homemade scones and beverages for tea as well as a light lunch.​​

Small Group Format to ensure an interactive learning experience.

Limited space available, book your spot TODAY!

 

Parent Power Hour

Every Second Tuesday From 16:00-17:00 on Zoom

All About Adoption Series

Parent Power Hour (PPH) is a bi-weekly online support series designed to provide parents with expert guidance, practical strategies, and a supportive community. Whether you join live or access past recordings, each session in this series is tailored to help you navigate the unique challenges of adoptive parenting.

How It Works:
✔ Live Zoom sessions with play therapist and adoptive parent, Lourindi Nel.
✔ Interactive discussions  and Q&A on key adoption topics.
✔ Access to recorded sessions anytime.
✔ Booking fee of R25.

18 March 2025

Upcoming

Join Our Live & Recorded Adoption Support Sessions

Still to come...
1 April - Session 5: Talking about the adoption story
15 April - Session 6: Strategies to help with difficult behaviour (1)
29 April - Session 7: Strategies to help with difficult behaviour (2)

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Siblings through adoption

Sessions Available

Recorded

Missed a session? Get instant access to previous recordings.

Session 1: Understanding Adoption Trauma

Session 2: Strategies to build healthy attachment

Session 3: How we help with fear and anxiety

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Meet the Presenter

Letter from the presenter as both a professional and an adoptive parent

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