by Aspire Adoption | May 7, 2020 | Adoption Support, Special Guardianship
During these difficult, anxious and stressful times we all need a bit of a time out moment, particularly young people. Thats why we in conjunction with the wonderful Carly at Wave Connections are offering mindfulness and yoga for young people aged 10 or over via Zoom....
by Aspire Adoption | May 1, 2020 | Adoption Support, Special Guardianship
As this is a particularly stressful time for everyone, Aspire Adoption Services has funded Jim Bomphrey, Behaviour Consultant and Education Advisor to offer rapid assistance to adopted and Special Guardian families, until the end of June 2020. All families are...
by Aspire Adoption | Apr 16, 2020 | Adoption Support, Special Guardianship
The COVID-19 outbreak is a challenging time for many, but can be particularly challenging for those caring for children who have experienced trauma. Below you will find a list of resources that aim to help you look after you and your families’ wellbeing during the...
by Aspire Adoption | Apr 2, 2020 | Adoption Support, Special Guardianship
This article is in response to our contact with families whose children are struggling to manage the current situation. Let’s just remember that the reality is that these are young people who are already managing huge levels of stress and anxiety and the current...
by Aspire Adoption | Mar 11, 2020 | Adoption Support, Special Guardianship
Our Parents with Teens support group tonight (11th March) has been cancelled. Also, the next group on 15th April has also been cancelled, as well as our West Dorset Special Guardian Support Group in Dorchester on 14th April. The last two groups have been cancelled on...
by Aspire Adoption | Dec 2, 2019 | Special Guardianship
There will be two Special Guardian Support Groups hosted by Aspire through 2020. The first group of 2020 will take place in West Dorset on Wednesday 15th January at 10am, and run through to midday. The group will then operate monthly and on Tuesdays for the rest of...
