Relationships
Showing 11 results tagged “Relationships” for Professionals
Attachment Theory and Its Influence on Child Development: Foundations, Evidence, and Implications
Attachment theory, initially conceptualised by John Bowlby, offers a comprehensive framework for understanding the lasting emotional bonds that develop between individuals, especially between infants and their primary caregivers
18 Nov 2025
Understanding PDA: When Everyday Demands Feel Overwhelming for Children
Explore Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) through real-life examples and practical strategies for home and school. Learn how anxiety, control, and uncertainty shape children’s behaviour — and how compassionate, flexible approaches can help them feel safe and thrive.
19 Oct 2025
The First Hello Matters: A Young Person’s Perspective on Trust, Consistency, and Positive Adult Relationships
Written from the viewpoint of a young person, this powerful article challenges professionals to reflect on the importance of first interactions, consistency, and presence when working with children — showing how small actions can build (or break) trust.
14 Sep 2025
Why Some Children Don't Tell: Understanding Barriers to Abuse Disclosure in Schools
Explore the key reasons why children may struggle to disclose abuse in school settings. This evidence-based article highlights emotional, systemic, and cultural barriers—drawing on both child and professional perspectives—and offers actionable recommendations to improve safeguarding responses.
9 Jul 2025
Restoring Trust: Repairing Youth-Professional Relationships After Safeguarding Disclosures
Learn how to support children after safeguarding disclosures. Rebuild trust, repair relationships, and restore emotional safety through trauma-informed care.
21 Jun 2025
Creating Safe Spaces for Children to Open Up | Trauma-Informed Care Guide
Learn trauma-informed strategies for creating safe environments that help children and young people open up. Practical tips, expert insights, and best practices.
13 Jun 2025
Seeing Beyond the Behaviour: Building Relationships with SEMH Children
Learn how behaviour is communication in SEMH children and discover relationship-based strategies to build trust, emotional safety, and resilience.
5 Apr 2025
From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Navigating Anxiety in SEMH Pupils
Discover why children’s behaviour is communication and how seeing the child beneath helps build trust, empathy, and lasting relationships. Learn effective SEMH support strategies for fostering connection, emotional safety, and resilience.
3 Apr 2025
Building Trust and Fostering Growth Through Relationships with Children
Learn how to build trust and foster growth through authentic relationships with children. Explore practical strategies to support emotional development, resilience, and well-being—especially for children with trauma or SEMH needs.
28 Nov 2024
Speaking in a Way That Engages Children
By creating conversations with children, you help support and build their language skills and social understanding while providing them with a sense of belonging.
2 Oct 2024