The Power of Nurture: Helping Children Feel Safe and Seen

Nurture is at the heart of Theraplay, creating opportunities for children to experience care, comfort and connection in a way that builds trust and emotional security. In adoption, where children may not always have had consistent nurturing experiences, these moments can be especially powerful in helping them feel valued, soothed and safe within their relationships.

This episode is the fourth in a five part series and is a little different from our usual format, as the conversation is led by two social workers, who bring their professional insight and experience of using Theraplay in their work with children and families. Together, they explore how nurture shows up in practice, why it matters so deeply, and how small, playful interactions can help strengthen bonds between children and their caregivers.

If you are considering adoption as a way of growing your family, we would love to hear from you. Head over to our website adoptionnow.org.uk where you will be able to find out a raft of information about adoption and the adoption process, you will be able to download our information pack along with booking onto one of our information events.

Our Information Events are the perfect place to start your adoption journey and we are delighted to say that on the 30th April 2026 we are returning to live ‘in person’ information events. We are going to be at The Hub in Westhoughton from 6pm – 7:30pm and you will be able to meet members of our team to discuss the start of your adoption journey. To book your place visit www.adoptionnow.org.uk/events - we hope to see you there!