Category Archives: Fostering

What did the man do?

Posted on April 24, 2015 by colbypearce

  I am fascinated by videos such as these, of otherwise untamed species of animal developing a special bond with humans. I am particularly interested when, as in the case of the video below, the member of the otherwise untamed … Continue reading →

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Punishment is Problematic

Posted on April 20, 2015 by colbypearce

People do not act for no reason. They may act in response to an idea. They may act in response to an emotion. They may act in response to a need that requires satisfaction. They may act because the way … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Bestselling Adoption Titles

Posted on May 1, 2014 by colbypearce

Please visit the Secure Star site for these and other bestselling titles. Bestselling Adoption Titles.

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Bestselling Parenting Titles

Posted on May 1, 2014 by colbypearce

Please visit the Secure Start site for these and other bestselling titles. Bestselling Parenting Titles.

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