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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.

I am a Sensitive Child

Posted on April 8, 2015 by colbypearce

Originally posted on Attachment and Resilience:
I am a sensitive child. There are many children like me. We find this world a challenging place to live in. We get tired. We get upset. We feel overwhelmed. What you think is…

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I am a Sensitive Child

Posted on April 6, 2015 by colbypearce

I am a sensitive child. There are many children like me. We find this world a challenging place to live in. We get tired. We get upset. We feel overwhelmed. What you think is a little thing is a big … Continue reading →

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Limited Online Release of Triple-A Handbook

Posted on March 4, 2015 by colbypearce

Available NOW!! Don’t miss out. Limited Online Release of Triple-A Handbook.

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Limited Online Release of Triple-A Handbook

Posted on February 13, 2015 by colbypearce

Originally posted on Attachment and Resilience:
Limited Online Release of Triple-A Handbook. I am conducting a limited online release of the handbook for the Triple A Model of Therapeutic Care. The handbook offers practical strategies for the therapeutic care of…

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Limited Online Release of Triple-A Handbook

Posted on February 10, 2015 by colbypearce

Limited Online Release of Triple-A Handbook. I am conducting a limited online release of the handbook for the Triple A Model of Therapeutic Care. The handbook offers practical strategies for the therapeutic care of children that have experienced abuse, neglect … Continue reading →

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Newsflash re Triple-A

Posted on December 4, 2014 by colbypearce

Newsflash re Triple-A.

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Social ties, a sense of belonging, interpersonal acceptance & mental health

Posted on December 4, 2014 by colbypearce

Social ties, a sense of belonging, interpersonal acceptance & mental health.

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Foster and Kinship Carers

Posted on November 18, 2014 by colbypearce

A brief article about vicarious trauma (aka secondary traumatisation or compassion fatigue) on the Secure Start site: Foster and Kinship Carers.

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A Short Introduction to Promoting Resilience in Children (Colby Pearce) | The Fostering Network

Posted on November 18, 2014 by colbypearce

  A review: A Short Introduction to Promoting Resilience in Children (Colby Pearce) | The Fostering Network.

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Suicide prevention: the trouble with RUOK?

Posted on September 15, 2014 by colbypearce

Suicide prevention is a worthy undertaking. Much credit must be given to those who endeavour to raise the profile of suicide prevention and its correlate, mental health promotion. The RUOK? campaign that seeks to raise community awareness and prevent possible … Continue reading →

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