Our adoption coaching workshop topics include:
Before and During the Adoption:
• Pre-adoption Tools
• Things Need to Know Before Starting the Adoption Process
• The Hidden Dangers of Adoption Myths
• Build Your Adoption Library
• Nurture Effective Communication with Your Social Worker Through the Adoption Process
Parenting an Adopted Child:
• Ways to Advocate for Your Child in the School System
• How to Move from Empathy to Adoption Attuned Solutions
• Build in Family Fun
• The Identity Tapestry of Children with Multiple Families
• The Art of Listening
• How to Develop a Family Mission Statement
• How to Create Authentic Relationships with Your Child(ren)
• Identifying and Living with Ambiguous Loss
Serving Adopted Families:
• Coaching to Empower Adoptive and Foster Families
• How to Make Your Youth Group Responsive to Children with Challenging Behaviors
Webinars for Special Groups:
• Faith Communities as a Source of Connection
• The How’s and Why’s of Being A Trauma-Informed Congregation
• What Adoptees Need from Families and Faith
Growing Intentional Families Together's Adoption Attunement (AQ) approach considers how adoption influences a child and includes:
• Adoption-sensitive parenting techniques
• Use sound adoption language
• Knowledge of the attachment process
• Consideration of grief and loss issues
• Respect for birth parents and first families
• Model healthy boundaries
• Educate family, friends and teachers on adoption
• Remember that a child’s story belongs to him
• Recognize that adoption is a family experience
• Encourage Playfulness and good humor as a family value
• Integrate a child’s birth heritage
• Follow ethical practices
• Operate with a child-centric view
Our coaches can develop workshops based on your specific needs. If you’re part of a family in need of guidance or are active in an adoptive parents support group that wants to broaden its horizons through coaching and education, let Growing Intentional Families Together build a custom workshop for you. Contact us to learn more about our adoption coaching services and workshops or to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our experienced coaches.
"...so thankful that I learned positive steps to get me out of my 'funks' and some great techniques to keep me motivated and excited about working towards my long-term goals." — W.T.
