Carers & professionals hub
Supporting children and young people can sometimes feel overwhelming. Take a look at how we could help.
Whether you’re a professional or a foster carer, there may be moments when you feel lost, unsure of the right direction to take, or maybe you're waiting for therapeutic support to begin.
This space has been designed with you in mind — a place where guidance is at your fingertips. Here, you’ll find resources that can be:
- Quick reference tools to help in the moment
- Opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge
- Practical support while waiting for therapeutic input
We know the journey isn’t always straightforward, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Explore, learn, and find reassurance in knowing that there are tools here to strengthen your practice and support the children in your care.
Therapeutic Parenting (Leaflet)
This leaflet introduces the principles and purpose of therapeutic parenting, a trauma-informed approach that supports children who have experienced early adversity. It explains how consistent, empathic caregiving can help children move from survival-based responses to emotional connection, regulation, and long-term resilience.
Inside, you’ll find key principles, goals, and frameworks like the Pyramid of Therapeutic Needs, helping you respond with insight, empathy, and consistency.
Therapeutic Games for Young People (Leaflet)
This guide introduces a wide range of therapeutic games designed to support children and young people with emotional regulation, communication, confidence, social skills, and grounding. It explains why choosing activities based on a child’s developmental stage is essential, and offers practical tips for creating emotional safety and adapting games to individual needs.
Inside, you’ll find themed lists covering family games, anxiety and anger tools, impulse‑control activities, therapeutic computer games, and simple sensory or grounding exercises. Each game includes age ranges and a short description, making it easy to identify what might help the child or young person you’re supporting.
Survival Response Zones
This poster offers a clear visual breakdown of four instinctive trauma responses: Flight, Freeze, Fight, and Fawn. Each zone highlights specific behaviours that children and young people may display when experiencing stress or emotional overwhelm.
Understanding these zones can deepen your trauma-informed approach and help you interpret behaviours that may otherwise be misunderstood.
The Three R's
Developed by Dr. Bruce Perry, this poster outlines a trauma-informed approach to parenting and caregiving through three essential steps: Regulate, Relate, and Reason. These stages help adults support children in managing emotional distress and building resilience.
Understanding and applying the Three R’s can transform how we respond to children in moments of distress, helping them feel safe, seen, and supported.