Working with Parents
Get ready for an exciting session co-facilitated by a PSP LH facilitator and a parent with lived experience who will share her story and key learnings for practitioners! This session will delve into the pivotal role that parents, extended family, and significant people play in a child’s life, even when the child is in care. We will explore why engaging with these key individuals is often both challenging and critical. Discover the importance of enduring engagement, the processes of rupture and repair, and practical techniques for effective communication. Learn conversation styles that emphasis honesty and transparency, even when difficult, and the essential roles of kindness and empathy. This session also covers creative ways to keep parents and extended family safely connected with their children, fostering lifelong bonds and positive relationships.