The Situation “She just spends all her time in her room”, they said to me as we sat in Reflective Practice. I was speaking with a group of residential staff. A new young person had moved into their supported living accommodation and they were struggling to engage with them. I empathised, knowing that when you […]
Working with ‘Hard to Engage” Young People: The Importance of Consistent Care Read More »
The historical push for Independence I was an Assistant Clinical Psychologist when I first heard the term “developing independence skills” in relation to young people in care. I was in a consultation with foster carers of a 16 year old girl with a history of neglect, their social worker and our Clinical Lead. The social
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Welcome to my Blog. Over the next few weeks you will begin to see posts appearing on subjects linked to caring for children in foster care and residential units and adopted children. I hope to use this blog to share thoughts and ideas on subjects that I am passionate about as well as providing strategies
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