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Therapeutic Foster Care Training

The research tells us that children who have experienced early trauma in the form of abuse, neglect and repeated patterns of misattunement and not getting their needs met will experience stress that typically exceeds their ability to cope. This leads to children experiencing a heightened stress state, they then have to focus on keeping themselves […]

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Psychological Assessments in Educational Settings

With increasing numbers of children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties we are seeing the impact of this in our school settings and systems, the importance of understanding and addressing the psychological well-being of students cannot be overstated.  Schools and colleges play an important role in promoting and supporting the positive mental health and […]

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UASC Training

Training dedicated to understanding the needs of unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC) is critical to fostering an informed approach to support children who have fled their home country without their birth parents or family. Designed to equip professionals with specialised skills and expertise, UASC training focuses on supporting practitioners to understand the psychological, emotional and […]

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Supported Accommodation Regulations

Supported accommodation providers offer packages of support to children who are looked after and care leavers. Supported accommodation bridges the gap between care and living independently by giving young people a nurturing space to develop independence skills in an environment where support is readily available.  Supported accommodation is a great way of supporting older children […]

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Therapeutic Input for Supported Accommodation – Testimonials

Meadows Psychology Service has worked with supported accommodation providers to provide training and consultation aimed at developing therapeutic practice across their services. MPS have worked with supported accommodation providers to meet the standards required by Ofsted regulations, which include supporting staff to have a good understanding of developmental trauma and adverse childhood experiences, to work […]

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Adoption Therapist

Adoption therapists play a pivotal role in supporting children and families involved in the adoption process. These specialised mental health professionals are trained to address the unique challenges and emotions that often accompany adoption, offering guidance and therapeutic assistance to those navigating the complexities of adoptive relationships. Find out various adoption assessments, therapies and support […]

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Trauma Training for Schools

Having a trauma informed approach in schools is a critical component of creating a safe and supportive educational environment for children and adolescents. This approach recognises the impact that early traumatic experiences can have on a young person’s physical, emotional, psychological and cognitive development. Trauma-informed approaches in schools seek to create an empathic and understanding […]

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Therapy for Foster Parents

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 […]

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Adoption Counsellors and Therapists

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 […]

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