Shit of a kid

This shit of a kid has been married for more than twenty years.

This shit of a kid has three happy, healthy, confident children.

This shit of a kid was the first member of his paternal family in living memory to attend university.

This shit of a kid has twenty year history of publishing in his areas of specialisation.

This shit of a kid has maintained a successful independent child and family psychology practice for more than ten years.

This shit of a kid has extensive experience teaching and training the next generation of Clinical Psychologists.

This shit of a kid holds and has held senior appointments in his profession.

Still, some words are not easily forgotten.

Choose your words carefully when speaking to a child.

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About colbypearce

I am a practising Clinical Psychologist with twenty-seven years’ experience working with children and young people recovering from abuse and neglect. I am also an author and educator in trauma-informed, therapeutic caregiving. My programs are implemented in Australia and Ireland, and I am well-known for my practical and accessible guidance for caregivers and professionals alike.
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1 Response to Shit of a kid

  1. colbypearce says:

    Reblogged this on Attachment and Resilience and commented:

    This is a popular post. I am glad readers support the message that words hurt children, notwithstanding our being told “sticks and stones will break my bones . . .”.

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