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LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T130111Z
UID:2930-1737712800-1737720000@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Life Story Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will empower adoptive parents by helping them feel more confident in talking to their child/ren about their life story and why they are adopted. It will also provide a forum for parents to talk about their concerns and challenges. At the workshop\, tools and resources that may be helpful to try at home will be shared\, alongside routes to seek advice and support in the future. \nThis workshop is open to adoptive parents with children aged eight years and under. The workshop will be held in person near Bristol. Parents only to attend (no children\, sorry!) \nFollow the Eventbrite Link to secure your space: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adoption-west-life-story-workshop-tickets-1086846078879?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/life-story-workshop/
LOCATION:In-person\, Bristol
CATEGORIES:Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T042015
CREATED:20240625T115534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T090557Z
UID:2813-1737482400-1737487800@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Secondary Education - choosing a school and what to expect
DESCRIPTION:Join Sophie\, an Education Advocate\, from Gloucestershire’s virtual school\, who will be looking at an overview of secondary education for parents of adopted children. This session will include areas to consider when choosing a secondary school and information on how schools can support your child. \nHead over to Eventbrite to book your space \nN.B. Only one ‘ticket’ is needed per household –open to all\, not just those in the Gloucestershire area \n 
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/secondary-education-choosing-a-school-and-what-to-expect/
CATEGORIES:Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241209T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241209T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T042015
CREATED:20240625T115034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T133356Z
UID:2811-1733742000-1733747400@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Primary Education - choosing a school and what to expect
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah\, an Education Advocate\, from Bath’s virtual school\, who will be discussing an overview of what to look for when choosing a primary school and information on how schools can support your child. \nHead over to Eventbrite to book your space \nN.B. Only one ‘ticket’ is needed per household –open to all\, not just those in the BANES area \n 
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/primary-education-choosing-a-school-and-what-to-expect/
CATEGORIES:Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T042015
CREATED:20240625T114500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T114813Z
UID:2806-1727200800-1727206200@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Education for Adopted Children
DESCRIPTION:Join Shelina\, an Education Advocate\, from The Hope Virtual School\, who will be giving a brief introduction to education for adopted children including what to look for when choosing a school and how schools can provide support for your child \nHead over to Eventbrite to book your space \nN.B. Only one ‘ticket’ is needed per household –open to all\, not just those in the Bristol area \n 
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/education-for-adopted-children/
CATEGORIES:Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240905T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240905T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T042015
CREATED:20240521T082521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T084115Z
UID:2767-1725530400-1725537600@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:10 Online Week Therapeutic Parenting course - for existing adopters
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes find your child’s behaviour hard to understand? Do some of your parenting techniques seem ineffective?\nWe are running a course for adoptive parents looking specifically at the impact of children’s early experiences on their behaviour and emotional well-being. We will be exploring alternative parenting ideas and strategies.\nThe course runs for 10 weeks; commencing September 5th\, 2024 (exact dates to be given at registration).\nSessions run from 10 am to 12 pm.\nWe are running this online course for families whose children have been living with them for at least six months and are aged between 3 and 10 years old.\n\nPlease contact gemma.carroll@adoptionwest.co.uk for more details
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/10-online-week-therapeutic-parenting-course-for-existing-adopters-5/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T042015
CREATED:20240521T125628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T125629Z
UID:2785-1717524000-1717529400@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:School Transitions for adopted children
DESCRIPTION:Join Shelina\, an Education Advocate\, from The Hope Virtual School\, who will be discussing school transitions. \nThis session is for those living in the Bristol area. We are looking at how we can extend this type of event to adopters in other regions in the future. \nInformation and guidance are also available from The Hope online; https://www.bristol.gov.uk/schools-learning-early-years/the-hope-virtual-school \n  \nHead over to Eventbrite to book your space \nN.B. Only one ‘ticket’ is needed per household \n 
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/school-transitions-for-adopted-children/
CATEGORIES:Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T233000
DTSTAMP:20260502T042015
CREATED:20240521T124439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T125249Z
UID:2781-1717495200-1717543800@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stay-and-Play Gloucestershire
DESCRIPTION:This is a new group\, designed to offer families of young children an opportunity to play in a safe environment and make connections with other families. We plan to offer a variety of simple play activities\, in an informal setting\, we will encourage members of the group to offer their ideas we can all try together. \nMembers of the Adoption West team will be on hand to offer advice\, support\, and make introductions; we are primarily offering this as a space for people to start to make connections with peers in their locality with children of similar ages. \n If you would like to join us\, please email Becky; rebecca.myers@adoptionwest.co.uk
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/stay-and-play-gloucestershire/
CATEGORIES:Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240315T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240315T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T042015
CREATED:20240201T111834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T111834Z
UID:2702-1710496800-1710500400@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Life Story Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Adoption West is holding a Life Story Online Workshop on Friday 15th March 10 am -12 pm hosted by Suzie Harley.\nThis workshop is designed to support adoptive parents to feel more confident in talking to their child/ren about their life story and why they are adopted. It will also provide a forum for parents to talk about their concerns and challenges. At the workshop\, tools and resources will be shared that may be helpful to try at home\, alongside routes to seek advice and support in the future. \nSuzie qualified with a master’s in social work from Bristol University in 2004 and has worked as an adoption social worker for approx. 20 years. Initially for Bristol City Council and since 2019 for Adoption West. Following her interest in therapeutic work she undertook a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Life Story Work in 2020/21 qualifying to practice the Richard Rose model with children and their carers\, and is a member of the TLSWi and an accredited provider for the Adoption Support Fund. \nN.B. Only one ticket is needed per household. This event is intended for parents of children up to the age of 8 years old. \nEventbrite Life Story Workshop
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/lifestorywork/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240118T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240118T220000
DTSTAMP:20260502T042015
CREATED:20230525T081724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T133544Z
UID:2389-1705606200-1705615200@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hearts and Minds - run by CCS
DESCRIPTION:CCS Course – Fees Apply \nAn 8 week specialist therapeutic parenting programme for adoptive parents\, delivered by Dr Jude Courtney and Dr Helen Kirkaldie. \nDesigned for all adopters\, but particularly those who find themselves getting limited rewards from family life\, feeling frequent stress or wanting to think about the parenting of their child. The programme will focus on the 8 habits of the thriving adoptive family and provide strategies on how to embed these into your daily family life. The programme will enhance your family’s existing knowledge and enable reflection on the emotional journey that adoption brings. \nSuitable For: \nThis programme will be suitable for those who are trying to improve their family life or just prevent things from getting any worse. It will also be of particular benefit to those who are contemplating\, or are about to engage in\, therapeutic intervention\, providing a good grounding from which to start therapy.  Adopters will need to have had a child placed for 6 months or more. \nIf you parent as a couple\, we strongly advise that both parents attend. \nLocation: The course will take place virtually via Zoom for its duration. \nTime: Wednesday evenings 7.30-10pm \nDate:  18th Jan\, 25th Jan\, 1st Feb\, 8th Feb\, break for half term\, 22nd Feb\, 29th February\, 7th March\, 14th March \nObjectives of the programme: \n\nTo give parents a thorough understanding of the theory which lies behind therapeutic parenting\nTo understand the neurological changes that parenting brings to both adults and children\nTo help parents become more confident in therapeutic parenting strategies and learn how to make these become habits of daily life\nTo give parents a sense of hope that they are connecting to their complex child and can bring about more open\, emotional engagement with them\nTo help parents to reflect upon the emotional issues for them that have arisen from adopting a child who has experienced early trauma and might have developed blocked trust\nTo help parents find strategies that protect them from moving into blocked care\n\n  \nFee:        £850      per person \nMore details can be found here: https://www.ccsadoption.org/the-centre/events-calendar/hearts-and-minds/ \n 
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/hearts-and-minds-run-by-ccs-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240111T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T042015
CREATED:20231004T092455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T092455Z
UID:2568-1704967200-1704974400@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:10 Online Week Therapeutic Parenting course - for existing adopters
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes find your child’s behaviour hard to understand? Do some of your parenting techniques seem ineffective? \nWe are running a course for our adoptive parents looking specifically at the impact of children’s early experiences on their behaviour and emotional well-being. We will be exploring alternative parenting ideas and strategies. \n\nThe course runs for 10 weeks; from 11th Jan to 21st March with a break for half-term on the 15th Feb from 10 am to 12 pm.\nSessions run from 10 am to 12 pm and will be held online.\nWe are running this course for families whose children have been living with them for at least 6 months and who are aged between 3 and 10 years old.\n\nContact claire.jarvis@adoptionwest.co.uk for more details
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/10-online-week-therapeutic-parenting-course-for-existing-adopters-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230921T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T042015
CREATED:20230711T104602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T104602Z
UID:2463-1695290400-1695297600@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:10 Online Week Therapeutic Parenting course - for existing adopters
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes find your child’s behaviour hard to understand? Do some of your parenting techniques seem ineffective? \nWe are running a course for our adoptive parents looking specifically at the impact of children’s early experiences on their behaviour and emotional well-being. We will be exploring alternative parenting ideas and strategies. \n\nThe course runs for 10 weeks; from 21st September to 30th November with a break for half-term on the 26th of October.\nSessions run from 10 am to 12 pm. and will be held online.\nWe are running this course for families whose children have been living with them for at least 6 months and who are aged between 3 and 10 years old.\n\nContact claire.jarvis@adoptionwest.co.uk for more details
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/10-online-week-therapeutic-parenting-course-for-existing-adopters-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230503T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230503T220000
DTSTAMP:20260502T042015
CREATED:20230313T101002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T101100Z
UID:2332-1683142200-1683151200@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hearts and Minds - run by CCS
DESCRIPTION:CCS Course – Fees Apply \nAn 8 week specialist therapeutic parenting programme for adoptive parents\, delivered by Dr Jude Courtney and Dr Helen Kirkaldie. \nIt is designed for all adopters\, but particularly those who find themselves getting limited rewards from family life\, feeling frequent stress or wanting to think about the parenting of their child. The programme will focus on the 8 habits of the thriving adoptive family and provide strategies on how to embed these into your daily family life. The programme will enhance your family’s existing knowledge and enable reflection on the emotional journey that adoption brings. \nSuitable For: \nThis programme will be suitable for those who are trying to improve their family life or just prevent things from getting any worse. It will also be of particular benefit to those who are contemplating\, or are about to engage in\, therapeutic intervention\, providing a good grounding from which to start therapy.  Adopters will need to have had a child placed for 6 months or more. \nIf you parent as a couple\, we strongly advise that both parents attend. \nLocation: The course will take place virtually via Zoom for its duration. \nTime: Wednesday evenings 7.30-10pm \nDate:  3rd May\,10th May\, 17th May\, 24th May break for half term\, 7th June\, 14th June\, 21st June\, 28th June \n  \nObjectives of the programme: \n\nTo give parents a thorough understanding of the theory which lies behind therapeutic parenting\nTo understand the neurological changes that parenting brings to both adults and children\nTo help parents become more confident in therapeutic parenting strategies and learn how to make these become habits of daily life\nTo give parents a sense of hope that they are connecting to their complex child and can bring about more open\, emotional engagement with them\nTo help parents to reflect upon the emotional issues for them that have arisen from adopting a child who has experienced early trauma and might have developed blocked trust\nTo help parents find strategies that protect them from moving into blocked care\n\n  \nFee:        £850      per person \nhttps://www.ccsadoption.org/the-centre/events-calendar/hearts-and-minds/
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/hearts-and-minds-run-by-ccs/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230420T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T042015
CREATED:20220630T144921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T113938Z
UID:2152-1681984800-1681992000@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:10 Online Week Therapeutic Parenting course - for existing adopters
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes find your child’s behaviour hard to understand? Do some of your parenting techniques seem ineffective? \nWe are running a course for  our adoptive parents looking specifically at the impact of children’s early experiences on their behaviour and emotional well-being. We will be exploring alternative parenting ideas and strategies. \n\nThe course runs for 10 weeks\, from 20th April to 29th June with break for half-term on 1st June\, from 10am until 12pm and will be held online.\nWe are running this course for families whose children have been been living with them for at least 6 months and who are aged between 3 and 10 years old.\n\nContact claire.jarvis@adoptionwest.co.uk for more details
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/10-online-week-therapeutic-parenting-course-for-existing-adopters-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220331T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T042015
CREATED:20220314T143329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T143329Z
UID:2031-1648755000-1648760400@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Adopter Advisory Board - Focus Group on Contact
DESCRIPTION:Please join Adoption UK and Adopter Voice Champions to share your experience of support with matching and beyond into early placement.  \n  \nAlison Lewis\, Adoption West Service Director\, is keen to hear your views\, to help review and influence this part of the Adoption Journey. To be able to achieve a review of current practice Adopter Voice are seeking adopters\, who are currently awaiting to be match or have been matched in the last 3 years\, and adopters who have had children placed in the last 3 years. \n  \nPlease join the online forums via Microsoft Teams \nWednesday 30th March at 9.30am-11am  \nReview of support post matching and early placement (pre-adoption order) \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adopter-voice-adoption-west-post-placement-support-review-tickets-272066497217 \nThursday 31st March at 7.30pm-9pm  \nReview of matching support after approval  \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adopter-voice-adoption-west-post-approval-support-review-tickets-272071993657 \n 
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/adopter-advisory-board-focus-group-on-contact-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Support
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220330T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220330T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T042015
CREATED:20220314T143207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T143241Z
UID:2029-1648632600-1648638000@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Adopter Advisory Board - Focus Group on Contact
DESCRIPTION:Please join Adoption UK and Adopter Voice Champions to share your experience of support with matching and beyond into early placement.  \n  \nAlison Lewis\, Adoption West Service Director\, is keen to hear your views\, to help review and influence this part of the Adoption Journey. To be able to achieve a review of current practice Adopter Voice are seeking adopters\, who are currently awaiting to be match or have been matched in the last 3 years\, and adopters who have had children placed in the last 3 years. \n  \nPlease join the online forums via Microsoft Teams \nWednesday 30th March at 9.30am-11am  \nReview of support post matching and early placement (pre-adoption order) \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adopter-voice-adoption-west-post-placement-support-review-tickets-272066497217 \nThursday 31st March at 7.30pm-9pm  \nReview of matching support after approval  \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adopter-voice-adoption-west-post-approval-support-review-tickets-272071993657 \n 
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/adopter-advisory-board-focus-group-on-contact/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Support
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220131T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220131T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T042015
CREATED:20220110T141504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T141504Z
UID:1938-1643659200-1643664600@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:Adopter Advisory Board - Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:We Need Your Voice… \nAdopter Voice is seeking your views on your family’s experience of contact with birth families\, how do you feel about letterbox arrangements and sharing of information.\n\nWhat’s your experience?\nWhat has worked?\nWhat hasn’t worked?\nWhat would your recommendations to other families be?\nWhat would help?\n\n\nPlease join Adoption UK and local Adopter Voice Champions Vicky and Sarah for our latest online Focus Forum\, to discuss contact. \nMonday 31st January at 8pm \nTo book a place* please use the Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adopter-voice-adoption-west-focus-forum-contact-tickets-228240321947 \nIf you are not able to attend the meeting but would still like to share your view\, please also register and a Contribution Form will be sent to allow your contribution. \n*Booking closes 8pm 30/1/2022 event and a links to a Teams meeting will be shared by midday on the event day.\nFurther queries (or a contribution form) please contact adoptervoice@adoptionuk.org.uk
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/adopter-advisory-board-focus-group/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220124T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T042015
CREATED:20210819T125140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T110323Z
UID:1806-1643018400-1643025600@adoptionwest.co.uk
SUMMARY:10 Online Week Therapeutic Parenting course - for existing adopters
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes find your child’s behaviour hard to understand? Do some of your parenting techniques seem ineffective? \nWe are running a course for  our adoptive parents looking specifically at the impact of children’s early experiences on their behaviour and emotional well-being. We will be exploring alternative parenting ideas and strategies. \n\nThe course runs for 10 weeks\, from the 24th January 2022 to 5th April\, (with a break for half-term on the 22nd February)\, from 10am until 12pm and will be held online.\nWe are running this course for families whose children have been been living with them for at least 6 months and who are aged between 3 and 10 years old.\n\nContact claire.jarvis@adoptionwest.co.uk for more details
URL:https://adoptionwest.co.uk/event/10-online-week-therapeutic-parenting-course-for-existing-adopters/
LOCATION:Virtual Session
CATEGORIES:Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adoption West":MAILTO:info@adoptionwest.co.uk
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