Shield: A Framework of Self-Care for Foster & Adoptive Families
Nonfiction, Family & Relationships, Adoption
| Author: | Sharla Kostelyk | ISBN: | 9781497771918 |
| Publisher: | Sharla Kostelyk | Publication: | November 15, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Sharla Kostelyk |
| ISBN: | 9781497771918 |
| Publisher: | Sharla Kostelyk |
| Publication: | November 15, 2011 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Foster care and adoption are very rewarding, but carry with them additional stresses that many people are not prepared for or familiar with. This book offers practical, encouraging advice for those in all stages of the foster care or adoption journeys. It covers everything from important preparation ideas beforehand, to surviving the first weeks home, to PADS (Post Adoption Depression Syndrome), to tips and suggestions for ongoing self-care for years to come.
Written by a former foster parent and adoptive mom of many, "Shield" offers hope and support from someone who has been there. It is an essential guide for all foster and adoptive parents.
Foster care and adoption are very rewarding, but carry with them additional stresses that many people are not prepared for or familiar with. This book offers practical, encouraging advice for those in all stages of the foster care or adoption journeys. It covers everything from important preparation ideas beforehand, to surviving the first weeks home, to PADS (Post Adoption Depression Syndrome), to tips and suggestions for ongoing self-care for years to come.
Written by a former foster parent and adoptive mom of many, "Shield" offers hope and support from someone who has been there. It is an essential guide for all foster and adoptive parents.
