While-you-wait support groups for parents January 4, 2021 by AdoptUSKids · Published January 4, 2021 Benefits of offering these groups include making the wait seem shorter, keeping families from giving up, and helping parents build their skills.
Three approaches to strategic communication in support groups October 16, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published October 16, 2020 · Last modified December 18, 2020 As a parent group leader, you can ensure that respectful language is both “caught and taught” in meetings and communications.
Facilitating virtual support groups WEBINAR by AdoptUSKids · Published October 14, 2020 · Last modified October 15, 2020 Watch this webinar to acquire skills needed to facilitate virtual groups that foster peer connection and support for group members.
6 ways to improve your support group’s fundraising efforts October 14, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published October 14, 2020 As a support group leader, your efforts will be the most successful if fundraising is seen as the responsibility of the entire group, from developing the strategy to evaluating your results.
Addressing common challenges in parent support groups September 21, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published September 21, 2020 · Last modified September 24, 2020 As a support group leader, you know that sometimes your group can be challenging. Whether it’s a difficult member or a sensitive topic, there are strategies that successful leaders have come to rely on.
Understanding secondary traumatic stress WEBINAR by AdoptUSKids · Published May 6, 2020 · Last modified July 21, 2020 A webinar for parent support group leaders discussing how to recognize the signs of secondary traumatic stress in yourself and how to help you and your group members manage vicarious trauma.
