Summary
Join our upcoming training workshop with Sarah Davys-Jones from Adoption UK. Sarah, an experienced Children’s Occupational Therapist and adoptive parent, will discuss the links between sensory and emotional issues in adopted children and how connected play and relationships can aid development. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and tools for your family's journey.
20 January 2025
Zoom | 18:30 – 21:00
About the Trainer:
Sarah Davys-Jones is a Children’s Occupational Therapist, trained and supervised in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP). She is also an adoptive parent, bringing a wealth of personal and professional experience to her work. Sarah is trained in Sensory Integration Therapy and the DIR Floortime approach (Developmental, Individual & Relationship-based approach).
Sarah’s personal journey as an adoptive parent began 20 years ago. She shares, “Daily, our beautiful children teach us something new about the complex journey of adoption; to love and cherish every moment, to laugh and celebrate, sometimes to feel sad and sometimes to rage. As parents, we will all make mistakes. We need to be able to laugh at ourselves and lean into family, good friends, and professionals. The triangle of adoption takes courage, stamina, and patience. I would not have changed our decision to adopt for the world. Here’s to the ride!”
About the course:
This workshop will explore the connections between sensory and emotional issues in adopted children and how using connected play and developing relationships can aid in child development.
Sarah’s approach integrates functional daily life skills, play, arts, and creativity to support families in building relationships, especially when things feel stuck. As Sarah says, “Everything in life is sensory, and everything in life is emotional! We have two inseparable channels to tap into to support our children on this developmental journey called ‘life’!”
Join us for this insightful workshop and gain valuable tools and perspectives to support your family’s journey.