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News in Brief – Vol 3 (Feb 2021)
Our second international Protective Behaviours Foundation Level course is getting underway next week. We were…
News in Brief – Vol 2 (Oct 2020)
We hope everyone is keeping safe during these strange times. It certainly stretches our ‘capacity…
News In Brief – Vol 1 (May 2020)
Lockdown might have confined us to our homes but somehow it hasn’t slowed us down…
Assessing Emergency Placements During the COVID-19 Pandemic
‘How do we make decisions for children during an emergency like COVID 19?’ Perhaps, not…
Three practical, science-backed coping strategies for difficult times
Here they are – the first three coping strategies for you to experiment with and,…
Coping strategies – what are they and how do they work?
Well we didn’t see this coming did we?! As COVID-19 brings the world to a…
How to connect and find your people – building a sense of belonging
“Roots and wings!” She exclaimed, “roots and wings! It’s our job, as mothers, to strengthen…
Why Unregulated Children’s Homes Are Problematic
“You don’t have a safe place and not having a safe place is like being…
Being and feeling safe – what’s the brain got to do with it?!
Why is safety so important? I’m going to leap straight in today and introduce you…
What exactly does it mean to thrive? Here’s an (extended) definition!
Over the last twelve months we’ve developed a little equation to help sum up…