Courses
Welcome to our Courses page, where we offer specialised training for foster parents, professionals, and anyone working with children who have experienced trauma, attachment issues, or racial discrimination. Our programmes are designed to provide practical tools, therapeutic approaches, and insights into nurturing relationships, promoting healing, and fostering resilience in children. Whether you're seeking to deepen your understanding of therapeutic parenting, attachment theory, or cultural competence, our courses equip you with the skills needed to make a lasting, positive impact. Explore our diverse range of offerings and find the right course for your journey.
Nurturing Attachments Training Programme (18 Weeks)
Launching exclusively in November 2024! Attachment Theory and Its Importance in Foster Care Attachment theory emphasizes how early relationships shape a child’s development, particularly their capacity to form healthy relationships. For children in foster or adoptive care, early experiences of trauma, neglect, and separation from their biological families can
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Nurturing Parenting 10-Week Programme
The Nurturing Parenting Programme is a 10-session course designed to support parents and carers in fostering a positive and enjoyable family life. This programme helps participants understand how emotions influence actions and offers practical, effective ways to guide children in managing their feelings and behaviors. It encourages parents to reflect
Esther DouglasSafeguarding Children From Racial Trauma
Safeguarding Children from Racial Trauma is a specialized programme designed to support carers and professionals in understanding the profound impact of racial discrimination on children of colour. This course explores how children can experience trauma due to abuse or neglect based on their race, ethnicity, or skin colour. Participants will
Esther DouglasSkin and Hair Care for Children of Colour
Caring for the skin and hair of children of colour requires specific knowledge and techniques to ensure their health and well-being. This one-day training is designed to provide foster parents with the essential skills and understanding needed to care for children’s unique skin and hair needs, particularly those of
Esther DouglasRestorative Practice
Restorative Practice is an interactive two-day training designed to help individuals build, maintain, and restore healthy relationships, especially in the face of conflict or difficulties. This training focuses on a way of behaving and communicating that fosters trust, understanding, and positive relationships. Whether you are looking to improve relationships at
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