May - The importance of mindfulness

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For the past 15 years, May has been a dedicated foster carer with NFA Scotland, fulfilling a lifelong dream. She and her husband waited until their daughter turned 16 before taking the step into fostering, ensuring it was the right time for their family. The journey has been a rollercoaster, but one they wouldn’t trade for anything. May is a strong advocate for the practice of mindfulness among foster carers, emphasising its vital role in managing the unique challenges they face. In this episode, we explore the positive impact of mindfulness in fostering and how it has helped May and others.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:22 May's Journey into Fostering
03:01 First Experiences as a Foster Carer
06:27 Challenges and Rewards of Fostering
10:45 Mindfulness and Its Impact
21:42 Advice for Aspiring Foster Carers
25:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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1. Introduction and Welcome (00:00:00)

2. May's Journey into Fostering (00:00:22)

3. First Experiences as a Foster Carer (00:03:01)

4. Challenges and Rewards of Fostering (00:06:27)

5. Mindfulness and Its Impact (00:10:45)

6. Advice for Aspiring Foster Carers (00:21:42)

7. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:25:31)