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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2021 · 41 MIN

From Surviving To Thriving With Fiona Aitken Director

from Thriving Adoptees - Let's Thrive · host Fiona Aitken, Simon Benn

Fiona is responsible for service delivery and development across Scotland. Fiona manages a team of skilled and experienced staff members who have personal and professional experience allowing them to offer information, advice and support to adoptive families in Scotland.With a degree in Sociology and a qualification in Speech and Language therapy,  Fiona comes from a child focussed professional background. Previous roles involved developing and coordinating family support services for children and families affected by disabilities, and working in a residential respite environment. She has a further qualification in Autism, and an interest in therapeutic interventions. Fiona believes that Adoption UK in Scotland offers unique support to families, with a foundation of peer support and shared learning and experiences, and is keen to develop the support services to help meet the needs of families and raise awareness of adoption in Scotland.Connect with Fiona athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-aitken-5a382a34Adoption UK in Scotland operates from their office base in Edinburgh, providing information, support and advice to those parenting children who are no longer able to live with their birth families, across Scotland. Their services are provided through their helpline, online support systems, training workshops and support groups. They work closely with voluntary adoption agencies and local authorities across Scotland.Find out more at:https://www.adoptionuk.org/Scotlandhttps://twitter.com/AUKScothttps://www.facebook.com/AdoptionUKScotland/ Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.

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Fiona shares what she's learned about helping adopted children get the best out of themselves to reach the best possible outcomes. At the heart this is all about engaging and empowering them so they evolve.

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