Category Archives: Adoption

Eyes are mirrors for a child’s soul

Posted on October 20, 2013 by colbypearce
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A gentle method for getting children settled to sleep in their own beds

Posted on September 25, 2013 by colbypearce

This was a very popular post that has become somewhat buried in this site, so I thought I would reproduce it here. Enjoy! 🙂 In my practice one of the more common struggles reported by parents and caregivers is getting … Continue reading →

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The importance of empathy

Posted on September 15, 2013 by colbypearce

This is a reproduction of blog post I wrote approximately two years ago, so it is buried a bit in this site. Thought I would re-post under a new title because the message has been well received and, in my … Continue reading →

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Strong Foundations

Posted on August 4, 2013 by colbypearce
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Secure Start

Posted on July 21, 2013 by colbypearce
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Overcoming Attachment Trauma

Posted on June 1, 2013 by colbypearce

This is a post for those adults who relate to children who have experienced trauma in their primary attachment relationship(s); whether you may be their parent, relative carer, kinship carer, adoptive parent, foster parent, residential carer, teacher or education support … Continue reading →

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Respond to the need as well as the behaviour

Posted on March 11, 2013 by colbypearce

Much is being written about empathic care and being in-tune with the needs of children. Below is an excerpt from my book A Short Introduction to Promoting Resilience in Children (London: Jessica Kingsley, 2011), which, itself, is based on material … Continue reading →

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Proactive Needs Provision Required to Heal Trauma Hurts

Posted on March 11, 2013 by colbypearce

Perhaps the most little known and understood aspect of childhood trauma is the impact inadequate needs provision has on the child’s perception of how their basic human needs will be met in future, and their associated actions to satisfy their … Continue reading →

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Attachment Trauma

Posted on February 17, 2013 by colbypearce

If you looking for easy-to-read, high quality information about the effects of trauma in primary attachment relationships (hereafter referred to as attachment trauma), and what can be done to treat its effects during childhood, please visit my new page at securestart.com.au. … Continue reading →

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Parenting “First Principles”

Posted on January 7, 2013 by colbypearce

When considering how to foster your child’s capacity to cope better with life’s challenges, to be happy, and to conform to society’s expectations about behaviour, it is useful to consider the conditions under which you grow a happy, healthy, well-adjusted … Continue reading →

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