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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.

Survive the School Holidays

Posted on November 25, 2011 by colbypearce

Stress is a major cause of demanding and unsettled behaviour in children. Under stress, the brains of children are hard-wired to set off behaviours associated with the fight-flight-freeze response: Fight: Controlling, aggressive, destructive and demanding behaviour, hyperactivity Flight: Running off, … Continue reading →

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How parental expectations influence emotional involvement with our children

Posted on October 21, 2011 by colbypearce

I am the father of three boys. I am also a Clinical Psychologist with more than sixteen years experience in child and family psychology. I have conducted more than 1000 assessments of children and their parents in child protection and … Continue reading →

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Eyes are Mirrors for a Child’s Soul

Posted on October 13, 2011 by colbypearce

Recently, I was approached by authorities at a school to conduct psychological assessments and provide direction regarding the care and management requirements of the thirteen most challenging children in the school. The school’s criteria for why these children were challenging … Continue reading →

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Work-Life Balance

Posted on October 13, 2011 by colbypearce

This strikes a chord . . . .

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What’s in a name? The problem with the “Helicopter Parent” metaphor

Posted on October 6, 2011 by colbypearce

A helicopter is an aircraft that, amongst other things, allows its occupants to hover, observe and, where necessary (as in the case of emergencies), intervene. “Helicopter Parent” is a prejorative term used to refer to parents who are intrusively overprotective … Continue reading →

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Why is consistency so important?

Posted on October 3, 2011 by colbypearce

Be consistent is a parenting maxim that is often spoken about. But why is being consistent so important? An answer lies in a series of experiments that informed academic and applied psychology for more than half a century. During the … Continue reading →

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Unfair Review?

Posted on September 28, 2011 by colbypearce

I recently received a review of my book A Short Introduction to Attachment and Attachment Disorder by Child Psychiatrist at Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital in London, Dr Danya Glaser. The review appeared in Adoption and Fostering in 2010. Dr Glaser is … Continue reading →

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Benefits of music played while you sleep

Posted on September 28, 2011 by colbypearce

Those who have read my various articles and/or my books will be aware of the positive impact I attribute to playing soothing classical music to children while they sleep. This morning I came across this interesting article; an exerpt from … Continue reading →

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Reassuring Children

Posted on September 17, 2011 by colbypearce

Today, my eight year old son drew my attention to his sore knee, which he bruised falling on stairs at our home yesterday. He has a nice purple bruise in the middle of his knee. When distracted, he walks fine … Continue reading →

Attached to the Unattached

Posted on August 27, 2011 by colbypearce

My article Attached to the Unattached appears in the latest issue of SEN magazine. Check it out by following the link. I am really happy with how it has come up in the magazine and grateful for the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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