Tag Archives: child psychologist

Update About Me

Posted on December 8, 2024 by colbypearce

In this post I share with the reader a statement of my competencies and experience that I bring to my work and any role I am engaged for. It is also represented on the About Me page of this site. … Continue reading →

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Diary of a Psychotherapist #2: Attachment

Posted on November 4, 2024 by colbypearce

This is the second of what I plan to be a series of short videos about my thoughts on psychotherapy service delivery, with a special focus on service provision to children and young people who have experienced relational and developmental … Continue reading →

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Diary of a Psychotherapist #1: Case Noting

Posted on November 4, 2024 by colbypearce

This is the first of what I plan to be a series of short videos about my thoughts on psychotherapy service delivery, with a special focus on service provision to children and young people who have experienced relational and developmental … Continue reading →

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How can I tell what need or experience is the real reason for the child’s behaviour?

Posted on October 9, 2024 by colbypearce

Watch this video to hear hear me talk about the real reasons for behaviours of concern exhibited by children and young people recovering from a tough start to life. You will hear about three key reflective questions to ask and … Continue reading →

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How do I build trust with a traumatised child?

Posted on September 10, 2024 by colbypearce

In this video I share more about Bethany, who finds it hard to trust others, especially adults. In the video I include information that adults who interact with children and young people recovering from relational and developmental trauma need to … Continue reading →

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Drawing the line: Regaining parental authority safely when caring for a young person recovering from a tough start to life

Posted on September 3, 2024 by colbypearce

Preamble Taking on the care of a young person whose parents were finding life hard, such that their care was inadequate, presents some common challenges for the adults responsible for their contemporary care. These challenges stem from circumstances in which … Continue reading →

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Chloe talks about her experience as a child who fosters

Posted on August 28, 2024 by colbypearce

Available research, and anecdotal experience, suggests that children and young people who foster play a critical role in the success, or otherwise, of an out-of-home care placement. Children and and young people who foster are the birth children of foster … Continue reading →

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I am a Sensitive Child Video

Posted on August 27, 2024 by colbypearce

This animated video is drawn from one of my most popular pieces of writing, ever. It tells the story of how a sensitive child thinks, feels, and experiences the world. I anticipate that it will be of most interest to … Continue reading →

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How punishing a child perpetuates behaviour of concern

Posted on August 25, 2024 by colbypearce

This is probably the most important video I will make. It concerns the impact of punishment, alone, in relation to behaviours of concern exhibited by children and young people. Please stay tuned for the whole video to hear the important … Continue reading →

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How Pat felt safe to sleep in his own bed at night

Posted on August 25, 2024 by colbypearce

This video marks my second animated video for children and young people, to help them understand why they engage in behaviours that concern adults, and how to respond therapeutically to them. I hope that it will be especially helpful for … Continue reading →

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