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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.

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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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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