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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.

An Ode to Recovery from Developmental Trauma

Posted on April 19, 2015 by colbypearce

An Ode to Recovery from Developmental Trauma By Colby Pearce What happened to me, I cannot tell, To make me think that life is hell. That drugs and alcohol must stay, To take the fear and pain away. And artifice, … Continue reading →

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Child Protection Reflections

Posted on April 17, 2015 by colbypearce

Some reflections on child protection . . . The requirement that children be protected from abuse, neglect and interpersonal trauma is conceptually simple and beyond reproach. Child protection in practice is not-so-simple. Child protection in practice requires the community to … Continue reading →

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Dear Teacher

Posted on April 17, 2015 by colbypearce

Dear Teacher. I do not know what words to use to express my thoughts and feelings so I asked my psychologist to help me with this letter. I feel unsafe at school. People bother me. Especially when they are doing … Continue reading →

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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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