The Dilemma of Letting go

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  • Author: Dianne Sotomey
  • Level: All
  • Session time: 4 hours
  • Exams: N/A
Course overview
One of the hardest realities of fostering is knowing that the child you’ve cared for may one day move on. Even when it is the right step, it can leave foster parents with deep feelings of grief, guilt, and self-doubt.

This training, led by Dianne Sotomey, helps parents navigate these painful transitions with clarity and compassion. You’ll explore the emotions that arise, gain tools for setting boundaries, and learn how to care for yourself while supporting the child through change.
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Certification included
Evidence your learning with a bespoke Flourish Foundation certificate on completion. 

What will you learn?

  • Understanding of the emotional challenges of letting go
  • Clarity around cognitive distortions that fuel guilt and conflict
  • Guidance on recognising and honouring your own limits
  • Strategies for managing difficult feelings during transitions
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Meet the instructor

Dianne Sotomey

Fi has worked with Looked After Children since 2000 and is both a foster and adoptive parent. Her personal and professional experiences have shaped her passion for therapeutic parenting and supporting adults who care for children with trauma histories.
 
She is a qualified Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Life Coach, and Trainer with a Master’s in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.
 
Fi is also the author of several books and creator of the 3B’s therapeutic model, known for her practical and compassionate approach to helping families help children heal and thrive.
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