Navigating Christmas with Foster Kids

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  • Length: 35 minutes

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Certification Included

If you're a foster carer or other professional working with children, this certificate is a record of your Continuous Professional Development (CPD). 

CPD Minutes: 35
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Course Overview

Discover compassionate strategies to support foster children during the holidays. This course offers insights into understanding their emotions, honouring their traditions, and creating meaningful new experiences together.

With inspiring examples and heartfelt tips, you’ll gain the confidence and empathy needed to make this Christmas truly special for everyone involved.

In this course, Sebastian shares his own experience of being in Foster Care at Christmas.

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Recommended Reading and Resources

"The Whole-Brain Child" by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

This book offers 12 revolutionary strategies to nurture a child's developing mind, explaining how neurological development impacts behaviour and how parents can encourage healthy emotional and intellectual growth.

"Attachment-Focused Parenting" by Daniel A. Hughes

This book provides guidance on building a secure attachment with your child, especially important for children who have experienced trauma or attachment disruptions.

"Parenting a Child Who Has Experienced Trauma" by the American Academy of Pediatrics

A resource offering insights into how trauma affects children and practical strategies for supporting healing and resilience.

"Trauma Through a Child's Eyes" by Peter A. Levine and Maggie Kline

This book explores the impact of trauma on children and offers guidance on how to recognise and heal traumatic experiences.
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"Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control" by Heather T. Forbes and B. Bryan Post

This book discusses trauma-informed approaches to parenting, focusing on love and connection rather than punishment.

"No-Drama Discipline" by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

Offers strategies for effective discipline that fosters development and strengthens the parent-child relationship.

"Building the Bonds of Attachment" by Daniel A. Hughes

A guide to developing healthy attachments with children who have experienced trauma and attachment issues.

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

An organisation dedicated to improving access to care for children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events. Their website offers resources for parents and caregivers.

Child Mind Institute

A non-profit organisation providing resources on children's mental health issues, including anxiety, trauma, and behaviour problems.
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