Explore the deeper meaning of acceptance, the impact of bias, and how empathy builds connection, especially in trauma-informed relationships.

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In today’s often-isolated world, children impacted by trauma need more than just caregivers—they need a whole village. This article explores the importance of trauma-informed care across all professions and how a unified, consistent approach can transform outcomes for vulnerable children.

Discover how neuroplasticity allows the brain to heal from early trauma. Learn how relationships and repetition can rewire beliefs and transform lives. Therapies like DDP and play therapy help rewire the brain through safety, trust, and connection.

Discover how childhood trauma shapes behaviour and why understanding the "language of trauma" is essential for parents, carers, teachers, and therapists. This blog explores how early experiences influence a child’s brain, emotional responses, and coping strategies—and how adults can support healing through empathy, patience, and trauma-informed care.

Foster parents do remarkable work—often stepping in at a moment’s notice to care for children who’ve experienced deep trauma.
But behind the scenes, the emotional toll is immense. As therapists, we hear firsthand how challenging and isolating it can be.

This #FosterCareFortnight, The Fostering Network is raising awareness of the need for real, ongoing support. Trauma is often caused by relationships—and it’s through relationships that healing happens. That’s why foster parents must be supported, heard, and empowered.

Take a moment to learn more, offer encouragement, or simply listen. It matters more than you know.

Relationships can wound—but they can also heal. For children in care, a trusting, consistent relationship with a foster parent can be life-changing.

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) places strong emphasis on supporting the caring adults before beginning direct therapeutic work with the child. This foundational step is based on the understanding that a child’s healing is most effective within safe, connected relationships. To build those relationships, the adults need to be emotionally available—and that requires support. 

Why can it be so hard revisiting painful feelings and why does therapy ask us to go there?!