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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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

As we step into Foster Care Fortnight 2025, it’s essential to pause and reflect on the collective commitment of thousands of foster carers across the nation who open their hearts and homes to children in need of care, love, and stability.  This national campaign to raise awareness runs from May 12th to May 25th, aiming […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Resilience is a term used to describe one’s ability to cope with and achieve positive outcomes despite difficult or traumatic experiences. When a child or young person is resilient, they can recover from setbacks and move forward in their lives more positively. This builds their confidence and helps them to feel more capable of managing […]