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The 5 Ps of Psychological Formulation

A Comprehensive Guide for Trauma-Informed Work with Children and Young People Working with children and young people who have experienced trauma can be both deeply meaningful and incredibly complex. Their behaviours often communicate what they struggle to articulate or don’t yet have words for; e.g., distress, unmet needs, and survival strategies developed in unsafe environments. […]

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Integrating Therapeutic Parenting and the PACE Approach for Foster Families

Caring for children who have experienced early trauma or disrupted attachments requires more than love and stability. It requires a deep understanding of how those early experiences shape behaviour, relationships, and emotional development. At Meadows Psychology Service, we work closely with foster carers, adopters, and professionals to support children with complex needs using trauma-informed approaches, […]

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Clinical Supervision in Trauma-Informed Care

Engaging in trauma-informed care is incredibly rewarding, enabling you to offer support and assistance to individuals who may not have experienced the care they rightfully deserve. However, working in a trauma-informed way can also be emotionally challenging at times. When supporting children or young people with experience of the care system, it’s important to recognise […]

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Managing Compassion Fatigue in Trauma-Informed Care

Working in trauma-informed care is deeply meaningful, but it can also take an emotional toll. Professionals in this field are consistently holding space for others’ pain, often hearing distressing stories and offering support through intense emotional experiences. Over time, this sustained exposure to suffering can lead health care professionals to develop compassion fatigue (or what […]

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Reflective Practice in Children’s Social Care

Working in social care with children and young people who have experienced early trauma requires not only knowledge and skill but also a deep awareness of one’s own thoughts, beliefs and actions. Reflective practice is a crucial component of professional development in social care, allowing practitioners to analyse their experiences, improve their services, and ultimately […]

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Guide to Reflective Practice in Supported Housing

Supported accommodation offers support for 16-17 year old looked after children and care leavers, to enable them to live semi-independently. At Meadows Psychology Service, we recognise the pivotal role that supported accommodation plays in the lives of these young individuals, which is why we work closely with supported accommodation providers to offer services that support […]

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Self-Care for Caregivers & Professionals Working with Youth

Managing personal and professional stress is essential to working within a trauma-informed care framework. It is vital that, as caregivers, we prioritise activities that help us to manage our physical and emotional health. This is known as ‘self-care’. There is often a myth that self-care is easy, and that it comes naturally to us. However, […]

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Understanding Self-Harm: A Trauma-Informed Perspective

Self-harm is a deeply personal and complex response to distress, often misunderstood and surrounded by stigma. At Meadows Psychology Service, we recognise that self-harm is not a disorder in itself but rather a coping strategy used by individuals to manage overwhelming emotions, distressing thoughts, or trauma. Our work with children and young people who engage […]

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