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Being a parent or Carer of a child or children with additional support needs can be as challenging as rewarding. We all need support, reflection and encouragement to help our families thrive. Allow Thriving Families to be a part of your families journey by keeping you informed, empowered and supported.
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Our lives change dramatically if we choose to have a family. Anna chats about how we can sometimes feel we have lost our sense of self and can debate about our identity and start to ask ; Who am I?
Sometimes there can be a big difference in how a child or young person presents at home and school. Anna discusses why this may be and what it could mean.
To celebrate Volunteers Week Anna chats about the benefits of volunteering through the story of her own experiences.
Anna talks openly about the challenges of trying to prioritise your own self care and struggles it brings.
Anna chats about the feelings of guilt we may get from being a parent of a child with additional support needs.
Anna talks honestly and frankly about the random , small and silly this in life that make us laugh, cry and reflect.
Anna chats about the themes of Carers week 2022 . Making caring visible, valued and supported.
Anna informally talks about planning and going on holiday.
Anna talks briefly about trauma and how it could relate to children and young people with additional support needs. Anna discusses how trauma can relate to the child or young person as well as the carer and she chats about ways to build resilience.
Anna talks about the challenges of food. Good can be a challenging issue for many people and it can be further complicated with additional support needs.
It’s the winter holiday season and there are big expectations and increasing triggers. It’s a time of year to celebrate but it can be very challenging for many families. Anna talks openly about why this time of year may be difficult, how it can feel and gives some ideas of how best to cope.
Anna talks to a young woman who experienced anxiety as a child and as a young adult. They discuss the impact it has on an individual and share some ideas of how to cope.
Anna talks to Natallia a young woman who has grown up as the older sister to a brother with additional support needs. Natallia discusses the impact of this on her life in the past, present and future.
This is the story of my personal experience of the adoption process from application to matching. Plus a wee special appearance from two wonderful guests.
Anna discusses how sleep is important and can be a challenging issue for children with additional support needs as well as their families.
In support of ADHD awareness month Anna in this episodes talks openly about the disorder. Anna chats about the cause, symptoms and some simple strategies to support individuals who have ADHD.
As part of FASD awareness month Anna discusses what FASD is and how it impacts people’s lives. #FASD #FASDAWARENESS #BeAware
Anna discusses what compassion fatigue is and how it could be impactful to parents and carers of young people with additional support needs.
Listen to a first hand account a parent sharing their story of raising a child with additional support needs. Karyn is open and honest about the challenges and joys of parenting and the impact it can have on a family.
Listen to a first hand account a parent sharing their story of raising a child with additional support needs. Karyn is open and honest about the challenges and joys of parenting and the impact it can have on a family.
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