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Therapeutic Parenting – The CARE Curriculum

Posted on December 2, 2019 by

Since I began updating A Short Introduction to Attachment and Attachment Disorder in early 2016, the CARE Therapeutic Framework is the name I have used when referring to content and strategies associated with the CARE Model (Consistency, Accessibility, Responsiveness, Emotional … Continue reading →

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Kinship CARE Curriculum

Posted on November 14, 2019 by

The Kinship CARE Curriculum represents an evidence-informed curriculum based in psychological science. The Kinship CARE Curriculum incorporates a strengths-based approach that draws participants’ a… Source: Kinship CARE Curriculum

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Addressing Trauma in the Early Learning Setting: The CARE Approach

Posted on September 30, 2019 by

Following the success of the resources for trauma-informed practice in early learning centres, I am pleased to advise of my new training workshop: Addressing Trauma in the Early Learning Setting: The CARE approach. Continue reading →

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Foster and Kinship Care Week 2019 Part II

Posted on September 10, 2019 by

Yesterday I posted about the vital role that foster and kinship carers play in any child protection endeavour. You can view my post here. Foster and kinship carers play an essential role in providing a safe and loving home that … Continue reading →

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Why The CARE Therapeutic Framework?

Posted on September 2, 2019 by

The CARE Therapeutic Framework is a back-to-basics, strengths-based program that supports enrichment of therapeutic care environments for children who are recovering from relational trauma and other forms of early adversity, and their caregivers. Relational connection, wellbeing, and new learning (growth) … Continue reading →

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Use Your Words: Supporting Expressive Language Development and Use

Posted on July 4, 2019 by

Early trauma robs the developing child of experiences that support language development. Use your words to help them develop theirs. Continue reading →

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Kinship CARE Project Term 3 Sessions

Posted on June 23, 2019 by

Visit the Kinship CARE Project Page for more information and to register.

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We Love Collaborating

Posted on June 1, 2019 by

Secure Start® is looking to collaborate with organisations who share our vision of supporting happy, connected children. Continue reading →

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Trauma Informed Care Resource

Posted on February 22, 2019 by

This resource represents an endeavour to support the implementation of therapeutic care environments and effective working connections between home and school in support of recovery for children who have experienced trauma at home. Continue reading →

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Dear Subscribers and Visitors to this Blog

Posted on December 6, 2018 by

Hello. You have not really heard from me for a while. I have neglected this blog site while working on other endeavours, including the further development of the Triple-A Model of Therapeutic Care in Donegal, Ireland, and the development and … Continue reading →

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