Beyond Assumptions - managing misconceptions in foster care

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  • Author: Dianne Sotomey 
  • Level: All
  • Session time: 4 hours
  • Exams: N/A
Course overview
We all make assumptions — it’s part of being human. But when caring for fostered and adopted children, assumptions can quickly get in the way. They can lead to misunderstandings, conflict, and missed chances to connect.

This workshop will help you recognise the assumptions you may be making (about yourself, your child, or a situation) and give you practical ways to move past them. By doing so, you’ll be able to respond with greater empathy, patience, and clarity — building stronger, more trusting relationships with the children in your care.
Certification included
Evidence your learning with a bespoke Flourish Foundation certificate on completion. 

What will you learn?

  • Awareness of how assumptions shape your thinking and responses
  • Strategies to challenge unhelpful assumptions before they cause harm
  • Tools for building open, fact-based communication.
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Meet the instructor

Dianne Sotomey

For over 20 years, Dianne has helped parents, couples, and organisations understand the impact of trauma and find ways to heal.
She’s the founder of the THINK™ Framework, an Assistant Tutor at Metanoia Institute London, and works with fostering agencies to equip parents with the tools they need to navigate the challenges of fostering.
Patrick Jones - Course author
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