Emotional well-being in adult adoptees and the importance of therapeutic and peer support

Who this is for

Adoption practitioners and managers (Voluntary Adoption Agencies, Regional Adoption Agencies, Local Authorities, and independent social workers), children’s social care services, children and family social workers, foster carers, kinship carers, designated teachers, and other professionals working with children and families.

Details

The impact of adoption is lifelong, and many adult adoptees experience difficulties in getting the right support at the right time. Over the last few years, there has been increasing awareness of the importance of appropriate support throughout adulthood, however, this is an area that is still often overlooked.

This session will explore emotional well-being through the eyes of adult adoptees, what the needs are, and provide some of the research and theory behind the importance of lifelong support.

This webinar will allow practitioners working in the Adoption field to enhance their knowledge and explore ways to offer meaningful support.

Learning 0utcomes

• To understand the reasons why specialised support is needed for adults.

• Hearing from speakers with lived experience to understand the importance of peer support and a sense of community amongst adoptees.

• To give some practical suggestions around supporting adults.

About the trainers

Dr Danielle Kerley (PATH Clinical Psychologist, Adoption UK)

Danielle is a Clinical Psychologist with a specialist interest in supporting individuals, couples and families impacted by traumatic experiences and childhood adversity. Her work with Adoption UK has involved supporting adult adoptees affected by historic adoptions (pre-1976). She also supports adoptive parents and caregivers, as well as children and young people, using a variety of therapeutic approaches. Danielle is passionate about ensuring everyone with experience of adoption receives the specialist, trauma-informed support they need.

Sarah Coady (PATH Peer Support Worker, Adoption UK)

Sarah is an adult adoptee, as well as a kinship and adoptive parent. Sarah joined Adoption UK in 2024 in peer support roles supporting adoptive parents, Kinship carers and adult adoptees.  Sarah’s passion lies in supporting families and is an advocate for the voice of adopted adults.

Instructions

A member of staff will be in touch with attendees one week prior to the event to share a pre-event delegate pack.

If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact us at [email protected]. We will aim to answer your query within two working days.

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