BMBU Episode 18- Consequences

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In this latest episode Vicki and Haley discuss what we mean by “consequences”. Although consequences and punishments may seem similar, understanding the difference can have a huge impact on how we view and respond to behaviour. We talk about the need for both, what they might look like in families and in the workplace as well as how people’s experiences of them influence their view and use of them.

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Hello and welcome to the A&F podcast. In this, slightly raucous, episode we speak to Michelle Hall and Dr Paul Shuttleworth. They chat about the work they are doing with the charity Kinship supporting carers to help children make sense of their life stories. They are delivering free training across the UK, both online and in person, and you can sign up through the Kinship website here . If you're interested in coming to Al's Fellowship report release/webinar then you can sign up for free here. 23rd April 12 noon to 13:30 Practitioners here 24th April 20:00 to 21:00 Parent/Carer here If you want to get the audio from the event but can't attend at the time then you can also sign up and it will be sent out after the events. As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, BlueSky or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here…

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This month, we focus on goals. Do you set goals? If so, are they truly for you, or are they shaped by what society expects? For fostered and adopted children, the ultimate goal often revolves around finding a permanent family. But how much are they included in shaping this goal? Are their voices heard in the process? Join us in the conversation as we explore the importance of realistic, meaningful and inclusive goal-setting. Connect with us - Instagram- @BMBUltd Facebook – Better Me Better Us Twitter – @BMBUltd Email – info@bettermebetterus.co.uk Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here…

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Episode 202 - Tris & Paula 1:00:57

16 weeks тому1:00:57

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Hello and welcome to this episode A&F podcast our traditional new year check in with spouses Tris and Paula. As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, BlueSky or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here…

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Episode 201 - Sarah Anderson from Foster Wiki talks allegations. 59:04

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Hello and welcome to the first episode of 2025! We recorded this episode with Sarah in the run up to Christmas so we're all festive and looking ahead and behind in our references. We invited Sarah on to share the findings of FosterWiki's 2024 Independent Allegations Report. We have a really interesting chat about its contents as well as sharing personal and professional experience and reflect on the impact on children, adults and the broader system. As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, BlueSky or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here…

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Episode 180 -Therapeutic Parenting. What is it? 57:43

18 weeks тому57:43

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Merry Christmas! As we take a break over the holiday we re release what was the most listened to podcast of 2024. thank you all for listening! Hello and welcome to the Adoption and Fostering podcasting, this week we explore Therapeutic Parenting and Good Enough Parenting. Terms that we often throw around and presume that we understand but we ask what it actually is, is there a definition and are we all on the same page. We draw on the feedback we had from the excellent comments on our FB pages (you can read them here and here and consider if we are indeed therapeutic parents. We also unpick a little news and catch up with all that's going on. Finally if you've not completed the Home Office consultation on definition of Child to Parent Abuse please do so here . As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, the app formerly known as Twitter or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here Google here…

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Episode 200 - Christmas Special and 200th Episode Celebration 1:31:55

19 weeks тому1:31:55

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Hello and welcome to episode 200 from the A&F Network and our 2024 Christmas special. We've shipped in the wonderful Mark Owers to guest host a proper retrospective podcast unpicking a whole raft of episodes, anecdotes and think about why we started the podcast and looked at the highlights. Mark weaves in Christmas questions and we think about what the future holds. We have also released it in full video format on our YouTube channel here. As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, the app formerly known as Twitter or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com Listen/subscribe on iTunes here or Spotify here…

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Safeguarding in Adoption Conference - Al Coates 27:55

20 weeks тому27:55

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Hello and welcome to a slightly unusual series of episodes of the A&F podcast. In September I joined Fiona wells from PATCH , Friend of the show Vicki McKeown and strategic lead for Adoption England Sarah Johal to speak at the Safeguarding in Adoption online conference. With over 500 tickets requested we were overwhelmed with the interest in this subject that impacts so many families. In this episode we hear Sarah Johal. Fiona an adoptee, adopter & social worker explained the reason for the conference: "Practice towards adopters in crisis can be oppressive, biased and lacking in fundamental foundational understanding. There needs to be a firm consideration of the impact of adversity on the whole of the child, their whole world, and their family and support offered in line with their needs, handed over with understanding, compassion and empathy. PATCH campaigns for social workers to step back, trauma experts to step forward, and for a different lens to be used." As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, the app formerly known as Twitter or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here Google here Hello and welcome to conversations from the A&F Network.…

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Better Me Better You Ep 19 – Trauma and Christmas 22:53

20 weeks тому22:53

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Christmas can be a time of joy, but for many adopted and fostered children, it can feel deeply unsettling. The festive season often brings up complex emotions, triggers, and reminders of loss. In this episode, we explore how trauma impacts children during Christmas, why traditional celebrations can feel overwhelming, and how thinking ahead and making adjustments can make the time more manageable. As always you can connect with us through the following - Instagram- BMBUltd Facebook – Better Me Better Us Twitter – BMBUltd Email – info@bettermebetterus.co.uk…

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Safeguarding in Adoption Conference - Sarah Johal 46:48

21 weeks тому46:48

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Hello and welcome to a slightly unusual series of episodes of the A&F podcast. In September I joined Fiona wells from PATCH , Friend of the show Vicki McKeown and strategic lead for Adoption England Sarah Johal to speak at the Safeguarding in Adoption online conference. With over 500 tickets requested we were overwhelmed with the interest in this subject that impacts so many families. In this episode we hear Sarah Johal. Fiona an adoptee, adopter & social worker explained the reason for the conference: "Practice towards adopters in crisis can be oppressive, biased and lacking in fundamental foundational understanding. There needs to be a firm consideration of the impact of adversity on the whole of the child, their whole world, and their family and support offered in line with their needs, handed over with understanding, compassion and empathy. PATCH campaigns for social workers to step back, trauma experts to step forward, and for a different lens to be used." As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, the app formerly known as Twitter or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here Google here Hello and welcome to conversations from the A&F Network.…

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Conversations - Foster Carers Mobeena and Wajid 30:03

22 weeks тому30:03