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Therapeutic insights

Research-backed articles on trauma-informed care, life story work, and building resilience in children who have experienced adversity. These resources help local authorities and providers discover our expertise through search.

Foundations

What is Trauma-Informed Care?

A whole-system approach that recognises the widespread impact of trauma and responds with compassion — shifting the focus from "What’s wrong with you?" to "What happened to you?"

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Therapeutic Intervention

What is Therapeutic Life Story Work?

A structured intervention that helps care-experienced children work through developmental trauma, make sense of their story, and rebuild identity and belonging.

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Psychology

Why Attachment Matters in Residential Care

A child’s early attachment experiences shape their social, emotional and cognitive development — understanding disorganised attachment is key to supporting children in out-of-home care.

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Recovery

Supporting Children After Adverse Childhood Experiences

ACEs such as abuse, neglect or household adversity can have lasting effects — but stable, supportive relationships help children heal and reach their potential.

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Practice

Therapeutic Approaches in Children’s Homes

A "way of being" rather than formal therapy — embedding attachment-informed, trauma-responsive care into everyday routines in children’s residential homes.

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Every child deserves more than care, they deserve to feel safe, understood, and truly belong. Together, we can create environments where healing begins and brighter futures take shape.

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