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Guide to life appreciation days
Author: Bridget Betts, independent social worker, freelance trainer and consultant BIOG
Publication Date: 20 July 2009
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What is the purpose of a life appreciation day?
Why hold a life appreciation day?
When should they be held?
Who should be invited?
Preparing for the day – things to think about
Setting the agenda
Themes
The child’s progress in their birth family
The child’s progress in care
The child’s preparation for permanence/adoption
Child protection issues
What happens afterwards?
Creating hope
References
History
It appears that the concept of life appreciation days has grown out of the practice wisdom and research from disruption meetings.
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