It has been overall, invaluable to me this year.
Participant
It has given me context and deeper understanding of my child, as well as practical tools for bettering our relationship. The group itself has been amazing, a mirror on which I could see myself in others through shared experiences and a place to find comfort from other parents walking the same path. It has been overall, invaluable to me this year. The materials, presentation and coordination have been amazing and impeccable and they have allowed for a deep bond to form between group members. I have felt seen, understood and supported throughout the year and it has given me a much needed safe space and company in my parenting journey.
I feel like I have found a lifeline that was missing.
Participant
I have said sooooo many times that post placement support for parents is really lacking. There are so many things my friends don’t understand about adoption or trauma and it’s sometimes incredibly lonely and frustrating when no one else gets it. This group has been amazing support. I feel like I have found a lifeline that was missing and I could not be more thrilled to have been part of this group.
I love the convenience.
Facilitator
Shaves a lot of time off prep.
Excellent materials and information!
Participant
I love the toolkits.
Facilitator
I am more willing to be a facilitator because it doesn't take so much time to get prepared.
Crucial to bettering myself as an adoptive mother.
Participant
The information I've had access to as a result of being in this group has been crucial to bettering myself as an adoptive mother. I am more aware of issues, feelings and trauma, therefore I can be more sensitive and attentive towards issues as they arise. All of the participants in my group were amazing and I greatly benefitted from their insights and their experiences. I really feel like I connected with our leader as well. She was extremely knowledgeable and informed, and I appreciated everything she brought to the table.
The Toolkit was very helpful and easy to implement.
Facilitator
The content was relevant and applicable.
Participant
I used a number of checklists and have referred to some of the websites and books that were discussed.
Wonderful background and practical information.
Participant
Extremely helpful, on point, useful and applicable to our daily life, wonderful background and practical information that has helped understand and build a better relationship with my child, as well as navigate this difficult year.