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How do I get my child to go to sleep in their own bed?
In this blog I describe a methodology I used with my own children, and recommend in my practice. Before doing so, I would advise that this is a routine that I sustained across years. My children and I enjoyed this … Continue reading
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What is the distinctive atmosphere or quality that you project in your role?
A quick Google search reveals that aura can be defined as the distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place (Oxford Languages). In my work, I am particularly interested in the … Continue reading
A little extra needs provision
Hello again. I am taking my own advice and maintaining a consistent routine as much as possible during these extraordinary times by posting content that I hope will prove to be useful to caregivers of children and young people. If … Continue reading
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A little extra understanding in tough times
In this, the fourth in a series of posts about resources I am distributing to help caregivers of children during these extraordinary times, I highlight the importance for children and young people of being heard and understood. Science shows that … Continue reading
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A little extra consistency in tough times
We are experiencing remarkable times. The Coronavirus (COVID 19) has brought with it a great deal of uncertainty, for all of us. Uncertainty is stressful. Certainty allows us to predict what will happen, when it will happen, and how it … Continue reading
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A little extra CARE
Children recovering from early adversity, including trauma and other adverse events, need a little extra CARE from adults who interact with them in a care and management role. I have provided, below, a little infographic to highlight where to focus … Continue reading
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Tagged Child Protection, child welfare, childcare, disability, educator, educators, foster care, foster carer, kinship care, kinship carer, parenting, psychologist, psychology, Social Care, Social Work, socialworker, trauma informed, trauma informed care, trauma informed practice, trauma recovery, trauma sensitive
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Five tips for supporting children impacted by natural disasters
This short article is a brief follow-up to Disaster Relief: Helping Children During (and After) Community Traumatic Events. Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Fostering, kinship care, Parenting, Trauma, trauma informed, trauma informed care, Wellbeing
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Disaster Relief: Helping children during (and after) community traumatic events
An article for parents and caregivers by Colby Pearce, Clinical Psychologist, Secure Start®. Traumatic events include any adverse event that challenges, or overwhelms, a child’s normal feelings of safety and everyday coping capacity. Traumatic events often occur suddenly and without … Continue reading
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Tagged child welfare, community trauma, foster care, foster carer, kinship care, kinship carer, parent, parenting, psychology, resilience, Social Care, trauma, trauma informed, trauma informed care, trauma informed practice, trauma responsive, trauma sensitive, wellbeing
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Attachment and Resilience 