Helen Oakwater's guest appearances

Helen Oakwater

The Trauma Therapist

The Adoption and Fostering Podcast

Karen Treisman

Tracy Morgan

Lori Gottlieb

Mark Epstein

Dan Siegel

Christopher Willard

Elisha Goldstein

David Benjamin

Gabrielle Bernstein

Sebastian Junger

Byron Katie

Robert Greene

Molly Boeder Harris

Donald Altman

Steve Dansiger

OwlTail

This week we speak to Helen Oakwater, adoptive parent, speaker and author, about her new book 'Want to Adopt? How to prepare yourself to parent a child from the care system'. We have a broad discussion based on the contents of the book including the nature of the adoption system, is adoption preparation fit for purpose?, resilience and the impact on adopters. There was a lot to covers so we rattled through it. There were a couple of grown up words, but frankly if you've made it this far you'll be fine! You can buy the book on Amazon here. Scott and Al employ some banter, be warned do not eat food during the first 5 minutes due to the nature of the anecdote shared. We catch up all things weddings at the end and Al loses control of his faculties. Be clear, Al has a clear understanding of the difference between a shovel and a spade and isn't being an arse, well? and there is no such thing as the Kalmari window, sorry Mr Johari. As ever get in touch if you want to ask a question, offer an opinion, slag us off or some such. If you're feeling warm and fluffy leaving us a nice review on iTunes could be your act of kindness for the day. 

This week we speak to Helen Oakwater, adoptive parent, speaker and author, about her new book 'Want to Adopt? How to prepare yourself to parent a child from the care system'. We have a broad discussion based on the contents of the book including the nature of the adoption system, is adoption preparation fit for purpose?, resilience and the impact on adopters. There was a lot to covers so we rattled through it. There were a couple of grown up words, but frankly if you've made it this far you'll be fine! You can buy the book on Amazon <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adopt-Prepare-Yourself-Parent-System/dp/1913040003/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1552073650&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=helen+oakwater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> Scott and Al employ some banter, be warned do not eat food during the first 5 minutes due to the nature of the anecdote shared. We catch up all things weddings at the end and Al loses control of his faculties. Be clear, Al has a clear understanding of the difference between a shovel and a spade and isn't being an arse, well? and there is no such thing as the Kalmari window, sorry Mr Johari. As ever get in touch if you want to ask a question, offer an opinion, slag us off or some such. If you're feeling warm and fluffy leaving us a nice review on iTunes could be your act of kindness for the day.

Episode 58 - Helen Oakwater

Helen Oakwater is Coach, Trainer, and Author. And is a self-identified, lifelong learner who is intent on future-proofing children and melting trauma from the core belief that understanding is key. Her book Bubble Wrapped Children: How social networking is transforming 21st Century adoption (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1780920970/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=wescoatrapro-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1780920970&amp;linkId=c2b09d0040d27ba996b2e3027f86b3f8) took the issue of uninvited contact via Facebook was promoting of uninvited contact between birth families and adopted children. It explores the underlying issues motivating the searching and offers a reframe for adopters.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-contentThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Helen Oakwater is Coach, Trainer, and Author. And is a self-identified, lifelong learner who is intent on future-proofing children and melting trauma from the core belief that understanding is key. Her book Bubble Wrapped Children: How social networking is transforming 21st Century adoption (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1780920970/ref" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1780920970/ref</a>=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=wescoatrapro-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1780920970&amp;linkId=c2b09d0040d27ba996b2e3027f86b3f8) took the issue of uninvited contact via Facebook was promoting of uninvited contact between birth families and adopted children. It explores the underlying issues motivating the searching and offers a reframe for adopters. Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement</a>

Episode 310: On A Mission To Share The Truth. Helen Oakwater