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Therapy for foster parents is a valuable support service that can help foster carers develop the therapeutic parenting skills needed to support children who are looked after. Foster parenting is a noble, rewarding and sometimes challenging journey that requires immense empathy, and resilience. While it offers an opportunity to provide stability and love to children […]

Adoption counsellors and therapists play a vital role in supporting adoptive parents. They are experts in developmental trauma and attachment and offer wide ranging support to adoptive parents to help them to offer a safe, therapeutic, nurturing environment for their children.   Adoption counsellors and therapists are trained in evidence-based therapeutic parenting techniques such as Foundations […]

A LAC (looked after child) therapist plays an important role in the lives of children who are unable to live with their parents. Children who are looked after typically live in foster homes or in residential children’s homes. LAC therapists have extensive experience working with children and young people who have experienced developmental trauma. They […]

Child psychology services provide specialist support from Psychologists who have completed a doctorate in clinical psychology (DClinPsy) and specialise in working with children, adolescents and the families, carers and systems that support them. In the UK, psychologists are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).  These psychologists play a crucial role in understanding […]

Foster carer training is an essential component that supports foster carers to develop skills in supporting cared for children who have experienced significant trauma. Foster carer training is designed to equip individuals or families with the necessary skills, knowledge and tools to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children and young people who are […]

Childhood Trauma can have a profound impact on a child’s well-being and academic success. Many children face adverse experiences that leave lasting emotional, psychological, and behavioural scars. In response , schools are increasingly recognising the need for trauma-informed practices to create a safe and supportive learning environment. Trauma-informed schools training equips educators with the knowledge […]

Trauma-informed teaching is an essential approach to fostering safe and supportive learning environments that accommodate students who have experienced adverse life events. Traumatic experiences can significantly impact a student’s ability to learn, engage, and succeed academically. Therefore, equipping educators with the knowledge and skills to identify, understand, and respond to childhood trauma is crucial in […]

Childhood trauma can have long-lasting effects on an individual’s emotional, psychological, and even physical well-being. As more awareness is raised about the impact of childhood trauma, the demand for specialised therapists who can provide targeted support has grown. If you or a loved one is seeking help in healing from past traumatic experiences, finding a […]

Childhood trauma refers to experiences of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, neglect, or other adverse events during a person’s formative years. Such traumatic experiences can have a profound and lasting impact on an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. The childhood trauma therapists here at Meadows Psychology Service know how important it is to support […]