Identifying and overcoming Obstacles Through Expanding Your Perspective
At some point in time, we all have a reflection of our past and said to ourselves “I only wish I knew then what I know now.”
Anecdotally, over
Anecdotally, over the years Nancy has seen some common themes emerge that she wished she had had more insight into earlier in her foster care journey.
She was so focused on the child and their needs that she wasn’t as aware and appreciative as she wished she had been with the perspectives of others involved and how understanding those viewpoints enlarges one's capacity to be a strength-based caregiver.
In this session Nancy generously shares some of her experiences and well-earned knowledge to support other Foster and Kinship Caregivers on their journey.
Videos Referenced in Session:
Tough love trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNqFW62UX8Q
Foster Official Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgrAptd8KpY
Identifying and overcoming Obstacles Through Expanding Our Perspective - Video Presentation
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