Expectations, disappointment and Happiness with Adoption
1. ADOPTION UK WEBINAR : AUGUST 2020
Expectations, Disappointment and
Happiness within adoption:
Helen Oakwater
Adopter, Coach, Trainer, Author, Explorer
www.FABparents.co.uk
@HelenOakwater
Former:
AUK Trustee
AUK Local Coordinator
LA Panel member x2
Govt Task Force
5. ADOPTION UK WEBINAR : JUNE 2020
Future-proofing your adoptive
family : (whistlestop concepts)
Helen Oakwater
Adopter, Coach, Trainer, Author, Explorer
• Story telling
• Pointers to resources: deeper dive
• Facebook & contact
• Oakwater shrapnel metaphor
• Understand the past : ie WHY
• Jigsaw of truth
• Reframing
• Damage limitation in future
www.FABparents.co.uk
@HelenOakwater
Former:
AUK Trustee
AUK Local Coordinator
LA Panel member x2
Govt Task Force
Available on YouTube &
Adoption UK website