psycho - educational support

Often parents, carers and school staff who are supporting children with complex and traumatic early life experiences find themselves confused and frustrated by the emotional responses and behaviours that children exhibit both in the home and at school. We are able to work with the adults supporting children, often alongside the therapeutic support we are providing for the child, to unpick these behaviours and develop an understanding of how attachment, trauma and shame can impact on a child's ability to cope with everyday life. We also use these sessions to explore how parents can respond more therapeutically at home, to support the work in the play sessions and to help the child communicate their needs and feelings in more acceptable ways. Research has shown that, by involving parents and carers in this way, the impact of the therapy will be stronger and more lasting. We also know that, if schools can also be part of this process then the benefits for the child are even greater