Book Discussion Guides
An Introduction to Autism for Adoptive and Foster Families – Discussion Guide
From the Cover of An Introduction to Autism for Adoptive and Foster Families: How to Understand and Help Your Child by Katie Hunt and Helen Rodwell: “Written for busy foster carers and adoptive ...
Handbook for an Unpredictable Life by Rosie Perez – Discussion Guide
From the Cover of Handbook for an Unpredictable Life: How I Survived Sister Renata and My Crazy Mother and Still Came Out Smiling (With Great Hair) by Rosie Perez: “Oscar-nominated actress Rosie...
Games and Activities for Attaching with Your Child – Discussion Guide
From the Cover of Games and Activities for Attaching With Your Child by Deborah D. Gray and Megan Clarke: “Packed with great ideas for fun games and activities, this book encourages positive att...
Foster Cat Foster Kid God Says You Don’t Have to Eat Dirt Anymore! – Discussion Guide
From the Cover of Foster Cat Foster Kid God Says You Don’t Have to Eat Dirt Anymore! by Katherine Jones: “A neglected cat is found living in an abandoned lumber yard. He had been hit by tw...
Fixing the Fates – Discussion Guide
From the Cover of Fixing the Fates: An Adoptee’s Story of Truth and Lies by Diane Dewey: “Diane Dewey, surrendered in a German orphanage at age one, was adopted and raised by loving parent...
Creating Compassionate Foster Care – Discussion Guide
From the Cover of Creating Compassionate Foster Care: Lessons of Hope from Children and Families in Crisis by Janet C. Mann, and Dr. Molly Kretchmar-Hendricks: “Inspired by over 20 years of work with ...
The Connected Child – Discussion Guide
From the Cover of The Connected Child by Karen Purvis, Ph.D., David Cross, Ph.D., and Wendy Lyons Sunshine: “The adoption of a child is always a joyous moment in the life of a family. Some adopt...
Creative Therapies for Complex Trauma – Discussion Guide
From the Cover of Creative Therapies for Complex Trauma: Helping Children and Families in Foster Care, Kinship Care or Adoption edited by Anthea Hendry and Joy Hasler: “A burgeoning evidence bas...
Brain Integration Therapy Manual – Discussion Guide
It’s Your Turn: What new information did you learn from this book? Was it easy for you to implement with your children? Why or why not? How long did you implement the therapy? What change(s) did...