Tag: foster care
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From Winnicott’s Piano to Adolescent Minds: Peter Wilson’s Journey
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in Child Protection Services | The Secure Start Podcast, Developmental Trauma | The Secure Start Podcast, Human Capital & Workforce | The Secure Start Podcast, Prevention & Early Intervention | The Secure Start Podcast, Reactive Attachment Disorder | The Secure Start Podcast, Residential Child Care | The Secure Start Podcast, Trauma Informed Care | The Secure Start PodcastUncertainty as Strength: Why Not Knowing Matters Peter Wilson’s journey into the world of child and adolescent psychotherapy is a testament to the power of serendipity and openness to unexpected opportunities. From his initial degree in industrial economics to becoming a founder of Young Minds and working with some of the most influential figures in…
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Relentless Kindness: The Foundation of Therapeutic Care, with Adela Holmes
Trauma-Informed Care: The Power of Relentless Kindness in Therapeutic Residential Settings In the challenging landscape of therapeutic residential care for traumatised children, a profound approach has been quietly transforming lives for nearly two decades at Hurstbridge Farm in Victoria, Australia. This revolutionary model, developed by Adela Holmes, has consistently demonstrated that relationship-based care grounded in…
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The Hidden Strengths of Residential Care: Challenging the Status Quo with Dr Jenna Bollinger
Relationships: The Cornerstone of Stability in Out-of-Home Care Dr. Jenna Bollinger’s groundbreaking research on stability in residential care challenges conventional thinking about what makes children and young people feel secure. Traditional measurements of stability in out-of-home care focus primarily on counting placements over time, suggesting that fewer moves equals greater stability. However, Jenna’s research reveals…
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Building Hope: Lighthouse Foundation’s Legacy of Love
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in Care Leavers & Aftercare | The Secure Start Podcast, Child Protection Services | The Secure Start Podcast, Developmental Trauma | The Secure Start Podcast, Family Preservation & Reunification | The Secure Start Podcast, Leadership in Children’s Services | The Secure Start Podcast, Reactive Attachment Disorder | The Secure Start Podcast, Reflective Practice | The Secure Start Podcast, Residential Child Care | The Secure Start Podcast, Supervision in Social Care | The Secure Start Podcast, Trauma Informed Care | The Secure Start Podcast, Trauma Informed Management | The Secure Start Podcast, Trauma Informed Practice | The Secure Start PodcastThe Lighthouse Foundation: Transforming Youth Homelessness Through Relationships and Community In a world where vulnerable children and youth often fall through the cracks of support systems, the Lighthouse Foundation stands as a beacon of hope. Founded 33 years ago by Susan Barton AM, this Australian organisation has pioneered a therapeutic approach to youth homelessness that…
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Unlocking Potential Through Love and Acceptance, with Patricia Sheridan
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in Care Leavers & Aftercare | The Secure Start Podcast, Child Protection Services | The Secure Start Podcast, Developmental Trauma | The Secure Start Podcast, Foster Care & OOHC | The Secure Start Podcast, Reactive Attachment Disorder | The Secure Start Podcast, Reflective Practice | The Secure Start Podcast, Residential Child Care | The Secure Start Podcast, Trauma Informed Care | The Secure Start Podcast, Trauma Informed Practice | The Secure Start Podcast, Trauma-Informed Schools | The Secure Start PodcastChildren Need Adults Who Believe in Their Possibilities Patricia Sheridan’s journey in transforming children’s services in Scotland is nothing short of remarkable. As founder of the Moore House Group, her story begins with a simple yet powerful observation: that children in residential care were not having their potential recognized or nurtured. This realization came when,…
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Learning to Live with Yourself and Others: Insights from Therapeutic Residential Care, with Richard Rollinson
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in Child Protection Services | The Secure Start Podcast, Developmental Trauma | The Secure Start Podcast, Reactive Attachment Disorder | The Secure Start Podcast, Reflective Practice | The Secure Start Podcast, Residential Child Care | The Secure Start Podcast, Social Care Management | The Secure Start Podcast, Trauma Informed Care | The Secure Start Podcast, Trauma Informed Practice | The Secure Start Podcast, Trauma-Informed Schools | The Secure Start PodcastSunflowers Don’t Bloom Overnight: A Therapeutic Journey The profound wisdom shared by Richard Rowlandson in this episode offers a transformative perspective on therapeutic residential care that resonates far beyond institutional walls. With over five decades of experience at the Mulberry Bush School in Oxfordshire, Richard’s insights illuminate the essential elements of creating healing environments for…
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Breaking the Cycle: How Investing in Children’s Services Changes Lives, with Andrew Isaac
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in Care Leavers & Aftercare | The Secure Start Podcast, Care-Experienced Voices | The Secure Start Podcast, Child Protection Services | The Secure Start Podcast, Developmental Trauma | The Secure Start Podcast, Foster Care & OOHC | The Secure Start Podcast, Human Capital & Workforce | The Secure Start Podcast, Reactive Attachment Disorder | The Secure Start Podcast, Social Care Management | The Secure Start Podcast, Trauma Informed Care | The Secure Start Podcast, Trauma Informed Practice | The Secure Start PodcastBeyond 18: What Happens When the System Stops Caring? In a powerful conversation on the Secure Start podcast, Andrew Isaac, Chair of BSN Social Care and the Children’s Services Development Group, unpacks the challenges and opportunities within the UK’s foster care system. With decades of experience in children’s social care, Andrew provides valuable insights into…
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From Orphanage to Therapeutic Community: Portugal’s Residential Care Revolution
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in Care Leavers & Aftercare | The Secure Start Podcast, Child Protection Services | The Secure Start Podcast, Developmental Trauma | The Secure Start Podcast, Reflective Practice | The Secure Start Podcast, Residential Child Care | The Secure Start Podcast, Trauma Informed Care | The Secure Start Podcast, Trauma Informed Practice | The Secure Start PodcastEvery Girl Deserves a Chance to Flourish Beyond Trauma A remarkable journey through two centuries of child protection unfolds as Colby Pearce speaks with the core technical team from Livramento, a residential care home in Porto, Portugal with a transformative approach to supporting vulnerable girls. From its origins protecting abandoned children during the Napoleonic invasions…
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Breaking Cycles: Healing Across Generations with Dr. Lisa Cherry
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in Care Leavers & Aftercare | The Secure Start Podcast, Care-Experienced Voices | The Secure Start Podcast, Child Protection Services | The Secure Start Podcast, Developmental Trauma | The Secure Start Podcast, Foster Care & OOHC | The Secure Start Podcast, Reflective Practice | The Secure Start Podcast, Supervision in Social Care | The Secure Start Podcast, Trauma Informed Care | The Secure Start Podcast, Trauma Informed Practice | The Secure Start Podcast, Trauma-Informed Schools | The Secure Start PodcastThe Transformative Power of Trauma-Informed Practice: Insights from Dr. Lisa Cherry In a compelling conversation on the Secure Start podcast, Dr. Lisa Cherry shares profound insights on trauma-informed practice, drawing from her 35 years of experience working with vulnerable children and young people. As the Director of Trauma Informed Consultancy Services Limited and author of…
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Transforming Lives: Dr. Kiran Modi’s Journey with Vulnerable Children in India
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in Child Protection Services | The Secure Start Podcast, Developmental Trauma | The Secure Start Podcast, Foster Care & OOHC | The Secure Start Podcast, Residential Child Care | The Secure Start Podcast, Trauma Informed Care | The Secure Start Podcast, Trauma Informed Management | The Secure Start Podcast, Trauma Informed Practice | The Secure Start Podcast, Trauma-Informed Parenting | The Secure Start PodcastEvery child deserves a sunrise and a new beginning Dr. Kiran Modi’s remarkable journey from academia to founding one of India’s most influential child welfare organizations offers profound insights into transformative care models for vulnerable children. With a PhD in American literature, Kiran’s unexpected pivot into child welfare began with a deeply personal childhood experience…