Counselling for those involved in Fostering

For those involved in any way in the fostering networks and systems, whether an organisation working with families, children and young adults, whether you are a child or young adult yourself, or a family involved in Fostering you may find multiple obstacles presenting themselves at anytime. Whether you need a one off session to simply vent your frustrations or concerns and receive honest, trustworthy and confidential advice or whether you need ongoing support to overcome any issue. Here at Magnolia House we help you to conquer anything holding you back and get around any hurdles that may stand in your way.
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Even if your experience within the foster care system was many years ago, sometimes there remains deep within so many unanswered questions, as to why? Just because you have reached adulthood, sometimes does not mean that we have reached closure on the past. Here at Magnolia House we are here to help and enable you to let go of any issues you may still be holding on to.

Even with the best will and commitment in the world there are going to be times when as foster parents things become confusing for you, with attachment that is congruent, managing boundaries as well as issues of discipline and finding a mutual ground of understanding. Here at Magnolia House we help to bridge the gaps and constantly build your relationships.

For staff and helpers working along side the system and the process of foster care, this line of work can be very stressful and emotionally very demanding. Sometimes bonds may be formed that have a need for de briefing and a process time to detach from a situation or a child safely.
You may also be a witness to stressful circumstances and cases and may need support in working through this. Here at Magnolia House we can offer counselling and supervision to help you through this process and time, offering you a non judgemental environment to discuss any issues.

Living as a foster child or a child or young person in care can be a daunting and confusing experience. You may find yourself working from one end of the formal system to the other or feel that you are inside a whirl wind of emotional trauma and stress, not always having the voice that you need.

We are here to help you get that back