Tag Archives: development

Kinship CARE Project: New Beginnings

Posted on February 17, 2020 by colbypearce

The Kinship CARE Project is an initiative of Secure Start®. At Secure Start, we believe that Kinship Carers make a highly valuable contribution to the care of children in need, and to society. Yet, kinship carers do not always get … Continue reading →

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Why clinicians use play in therapy with children

Posted on February 4, 2019 by colbypearce

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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Your child’s CARE requirements through the years

Posted on August 18, 2018 by colbypearce
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The CARE Therapeutic Framework

Posted on July 15, 2018 by colbypearce

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Foster Carers report Model of Care Interesting and Helpful

Posted on April 8, 2017 by colbypearce

The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is an independent authority established to drive high-quality and safe care for people using health and social care services in Ireland. HIQA monitors foster care services against the National Standards for Foster Care, … Continue reading →

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Relationship styles in children with a disability

Posted on June 18, 2015 by colbypearce

Relationship Styles in Children with a Disability Based on John Bowlby’s Attachment Theory By: Tara Hearne (Psychology Intern at Secure Start®) and Colby Pearce Relational styles in children can be broken down into four main categories: Secure A child with … Continue reading →

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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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Adopting a balanced view

Posted on January 29, 2014 by colbypearce

This short article first appeared in the Blog for The Adoption Social on 21/1/14. I am grateful to the administrators of that site for their interest in my work and my views regarding the care of children. I was born … Continue reading →

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Eyes are mirrors for a child’s soul

Posted on October 20, 2013 by colbypearce
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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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