The Foster Care Survival Guide : The Essential Guide for Today's Foster Parents.
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- Author/Creator:
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- Language:
- English
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- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (182 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Ocala, FL : Atlantic Publishing Group, 2018.
- Summary:
- Foster parenting is often seen as a calling and a mission of love. At the same time; foster parenting can be both very difficult and exhausting. When caring for children who have suffered abuse; neglect; and traumas; foster parents face their own set of unique challenges each day.The Foster Care Survival Guide is a must have for today's foster parents. It is a guide to surviving the lifestyle of a foster parent filled with personal stories; practical tips and advice; and even humor and emotions; The Foster Care Survival Guide is an essential guide for both novice and experienced foster parents.Leading foster care expert Dr. John DeGarmo combines his own wisdom with that of fellow foster parents. Tackling issues such as helping children with disorders and anxieties; how to best manage the lifestyle of a foster parent; working with birth parents; getting the help you need; addressing your own marriage while caring for children in need; and balancing the needs of your biological children with your foster children; The Foster Care Survival Guide delivers experienced and sympathetic wisdom and advice that every foster parent; advocate; and professional needs today as they care for children in care.
- Contents:
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- Intro
- Introduction
- Preface
- Chapter One
- The Life of a Foster Parent
- It's OK to Say It's Hard
- The Joys of Being a Foster Parent
- Julianna's story
- We Can't Save Them All
- Chapter Two
- Burnout and Stress: Living an Exhausting Lifestyle
- Julianne's Story
- Compassion Fatigue
- Take Time for Yourself
- Remember to "Be in the Moment"
- Let your heart break
- Exercise, Diet, and Sleep time
- Patience is a Virtue
- Michael's Story
- Don't Take it Personally
- Your Own Support Group
- Chapter Three
- Meltdowns, Anxiety Attacks, and Disobedience
- T.J.'s Story
- The Power Of Our Words
- Pick Your Battles
- Time Out Vs. Time In
- Redirect
- Rewarding Good Behavior
- Loss Of Privileges
- Professional Help
- Tom's Story
- The Gift of Time
- Chapter Four
- Helping Children With Disorders
- Cathi's Story
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Ashley' Story
- Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED)
- Kay's Story
- Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
- Rebecca's Story
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
- Tish's Story
- Chapter Five
- A Foster Parent's Broken Heart
- Randy's Story
- Bev's Story
- Rachel's Story
- Chapter Six
- Looking After Your Marriage
- Tina's Story
- A Marriage Neglected
- What About Yourself?
- Sleep? What's That?
- Discipline Disagreements
- Oh, The Money
- The Stress of Working with Biological Parents
- Disagreements
- Resentment
- The Stress of Saying Goodbye
- Making Time for Your Marriage
- Time for YOU!
- Help From Your Own Family
- In Agreement
- The Communication Factor
- United and Together
- How "NO" Can Strengthen Your Marriage
- A World of Resources and Support
- The Power Of Respite
- Chapter Seven
- Your Own Children and Family
- Charonne's Story
- Laura's Story.
- Kolby's Story
- Krystal's Story
- Sandy's Story
- What Your Children Need To Hear
- Chapter 8
- Working With Your Foster Child's Family
- Kristin's Story
- Char's Story
- Being a Role Model to the Birth Family
- Jessica's Story
- Time for Questions
- Visitations
- Stephanie's Story
- Sarah's Story
- Being There
- Chapter 9
- Finding the Help You Need
- Tammy's Story
- A Support Group of People Just Like You
- Pam's Story
- A Support Group of Professionals
- Carey's Story
- Respite Care
- School Support
- Free Stuff!
- Online Resources
- Chapter 10
- Inspiration as a Foster Parent
- Glossary of Terms
- Resources
- Works Cited
- About the Author.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
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- OCLC:
- 1023826407
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