What Every Adoptive Parent Should Know

Featuring Dr. Karyn Purvis

This DVD consists of eight short video sessions covering some of the basics that every adoptive and foster parent needs to know.

Topics:

Children from Hard Places
Focusing on the Whole Child
Looking at Ourselves to Help Our Children Heal
The Impact of Fear
The Importance of Giving Voice to Children
Understanding Sensory Processing
Parenting Strategies that Connect
The IDEAL Response for Parents

Purchase the DVD on tapestry.com or watch for free at empoweredtoconnect.org.

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