What Should I Know Before Becoming A Foster Parent? Are you asking yourself, “What do I need to know before becoming a foster parent?” If so, this is something that should never be taken lightly. Many people choose to become foster…
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5 TIPS FOR WRITING OBJECTIVE CLINICAL NOTES
Because therapeutic foster parents provide a bridge between therapy and home life, clinical notes are crucial. This includes daily notes on the child’s progress or regression on treatment goals, therapeutic activities, their predominant mood, coping skills, behaviors, incidents, and more.…
Celebrating Holidays with Traumatized Children
Kids who have experienced trauma may have mixed feelings about the holidays, but you can make it a fun, memorable holiday season by following these tips: Practice grounding activities to assist in self-regulation. A great one is the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding…
What is a Sensory Diet?
For our therapeutic foster care clients, a sensory diet is a group of activities that are specifically scheduled into each day, to assist with improved attention, motivation and mood regulation. The activities are chosen for each child’s needs, based on…
When talk is not enough: Alternative forms of therapy for children
When we have a bad dream, talking about it is difficult. It feels as though talking about the dream and remembering it makes it more real and concrete. It is easier instead to push it to the back of our…