What is this training about?

This short seminar is aimed at extended family and close friends in the networks of parents who have adopted children or who are going through the assessment and approval process as adopters. This training is an introduction to the very complex subject of developmental trauma.

What are the learning aims?

  • What experiences do children have that lead them to be placed out of their birth families for adoption?
  • What are some of the consequences of these experiences? This is what we know as developmental trauma
  • What are adoptive parents advised to do differently than ‘typical’ parenting and why?
  • What can we, as family and friends, do to help?
  • What can we read/watch/do if we want to know more?

How long is the training?

10.30am - 12 noon

Who can attend this training?

This seminar is suitable for all family and friends who are supporting an adoptive family (ages 18+). No previous knowledge required. An open and curious mind would be an advantage – all questions welcome!

Who are the trainers?

Kathryn Whyte is a Clinical Psychologist and our Chichester Team Lead. She works with children who are adopted and their families. Kathryn loves thinking with the adults in children’s lives about what their experiences have been, how they have influenced their lives and what their behaviour might be letting them know about what is going on in their ‘minds and hearts’.

How do I book?


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What are your terms and conditions?

Courses are refundable up to 30 days prior to the date of the course. Any cancellation with less than 30 days notice are NON-REFUNDABLE. You may send a substitute delegate providing s/he meets the course criteria. We reserve the right to cancel the course date, in this case we will notify you by email as early as possible, and advise you of an alternative date or provide you with a full refund. In the event of a course cancellation under 7 days’ notice, a new course date or refund will be organised for you. Under no circumstances are Beacon House are liable for any travel expenses, childcare, potential loss of income or any associated costs.