Showing results by narrator "Blake Stiles"

Overview of normal variation in temperament and personality as well as psychiatric issues that can occur. Strategies are offered for parents and professionals.

This workshop explores how abuse and neglect impact the typical development of children. Specific solutions are offered for foster and adoptive parents to enable them to care for children who have been affected by poor or abusive early environments. Excellent introduction for prospective or new foster and adoptive parents and professionals.

Families with children who have been fostered or adopted need therapists who have specialized training. The national expert on this live recording reviews issues that a therapist needs to be competent in, such as trauma, as well as essential qualities, in a funny and friendly stye. Accompanying handouts are available at http://nysccc.org/conference/conference-archives.

This is a must for New York State foster parents. A highly experienced lawyer talks about the legal rights of foster parents, including when they should hire a lawyer. Accompanying handouts are available at http://nysccc.org/conference/conference-archives/.

Reviews new federal law which requires child's participation in permanency hearings and how this law is being implemented in NYS. Also gives ideas for making kids feel comfortable and reviews the pros and cons of their participation. Accompanying handouts are available at http://nysccc.org/conference/conference-archives/

This audio reviews what should be included in a conditional surrrender agreement and who must agree to it in New York State. It also covers whether a foster or adoptive parent should hire a lawyer. Accompanying handouts are available at http://nysccc.org/conference/conference-archives/.

This workshop offers specific tips for families who have one child whose challenging behavior impacts the whole family. Although geared towards foster and adoptive families, techniques would work in any family. Accompanying handouts are available at http://nysccc.org/conference/conference-archives/

Foster and adoptive parents are at higher risk for being reported for abuse and neglect. Learn why, as well as strategies to prevent allegations being made. Accompanying handouts are available at http://nysccc.org/conference/conference-archives/.

This workshop explains how parents need to "lay claim" to their child when moving from foster to adoptive parent. Practical tips for facilitating this shift in relationship are offered.