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How can I tell what need or experience is the real reason for the child’s behaviour?
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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Why clinicians use play in therapy with children
In response to the statement that he or she (the clinician) ‘just plays with the children’ I give you the following reasons why play is important. Continue reading →
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Therapeutic caregiving – why conventional is vital
We know that . . . We do that . . . These are all-too-familiar responses to endeavours to promote conventional aspects of caregiving and relating as part of a therapeutic approach to the care of children who are experiencing, … Continue reading →
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Limited Online Release of Triple-A Handbook
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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Please visit the Secure Start site for these and other bestselling titles. Bestselling Parenting Titles.
Reparative Attachment Therapy
Reparative Attachment Therapy.
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Triple-A Model of Therapeutic Care
Triple-A Model of Therapeutic Care.
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Managing Our Own Emotions in the Presence of Our Child’s Challenging Behaviors
Managing Our Own Emotions in the Presence of Our Child’s Challenging Behaviors.
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Self-regulation in the presence of challenging behaviours
This article, by Colby Pearce, was originally published on 10/4/14 by Parenting Beyond Punishment as part of their No-Spank-Challenge. Some thoughts on how to manage your emotions in the presence of your child’s difficult and challenging behaviours I am the … Continue reading →
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Reparative Attachment Therapy
Reparative Attachment Therapy is the name used to refer to Colby’s therapeutic approach when treating children who have experienced the devastating effects of abuse, neglect, family violence and loss during their early developmental years. Key elements of Colby’s approach appear … Continue reading →
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