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Trauma & Attachment

Traumatic experiences in childhood, whether they are one-off or repeated over a period of time, can leave a long-term impact on the brain & body. These children may need therapeutic parenting & care-giving to help them heal.

Trauma and Attachment

PSC provides specialist services for parents/carers of children & young people who have been through traumatic experiences in their early life, with or without diagnoses.

The Trauma & Attachment team consists of specialist practitioners & trainers who have lived experience of adoption, special guardianship, fostering & domestic abuse. Click to watch ‘Childhood Trauma and the Brain’ from the UK Trauma Council.

Duration: 5 minutes, 10 seconds

Trauma & Attachment Workshops, Courses & Support Services

Attachment-focused Caregiving: Adopters, Foster & Kinship Carers Attachment-focused Re-Parenting: Birth Parents/Families CYP Adopted/Fostered/Kinship Care CYP Groups Sleep Well (Trauma Informed) Support Groups
Events, Workshops and Support Groups

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Adopters Support Group

 Starts on Saturday 5th April

A monthly support group for adoptive parents/carers of children (age 5-14) living in Berkshire. Held in Reading from 10am-12pm.

Open to

  • Bracknell
  • Reading
  • Slough
  • West Berkshire
  • Windsor and Maidenhead
  • Wokingham
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Protected: Attachment Focused Re-parenting Course: Birth Parents/Families

 Starts on Wednesday 7th May

A 7 week course aimed at birth parents/families of children affected by trauma through adverse childhood experiences. Held online via Zoom from 10am-12pm. Email tas@parentingspecialchildren.co.uk for booking details.

Open to

  • Bracknell
  • Buckinghamshire
  • Hampshire
  • Other
  • Oxfordshire
  • Reading
  • Slough
  • West Berkshire
  • Windsor and Maidenhead
  • Wokingham
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Protected: Attachment Focused Caregiving Course: Adopters, Foster and Kinship Carers

 Starts on Thursday 8th May

A 7 week course aimed at Berkshire adoptive, foster and kinship care families of children affected by trauma through adverse childhood experiences. Held online via Zoom from 10am-12pm. Email tas@parentingspecialchildren.co.uk for booking details.

Open to

  • Bracknell
  • Buckinghamshire
  • Hampshire
  • Other
  • Oxfordshire
  • Reading
  • Slough
  • West Berkshire
  • Windsor and Maidenhead
  • Wokingham
Details and booking
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Resources

Resources

Find out about Developmental Trauma

Find out about developmental trauma and how it is possible to recover from early life trauma, by reading this online resource.

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Find out about Attachment

Attachment is the affectionate bond that develops when a child experiences love, security and comfort from an adult carer.

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Capturing the stories of change in the lives of families who have received support

“PSC has made a big difference and is the major source of support for our family.”

 Amy & Mabel Supported by PSC Read case study

“I have a better understanding of how to prevent meltdowns and how to communicate with my step daughter”

 Pheobe Supported by TAS Read case study

“I will be recommending this course as this has helped me have some clarity around areas that were at a lose end”

 Marcus TAS course attendee Read case study

“This has been a very positive, supportive course. It has been lovely sharing experiences and knowledge.”

 Nish TAS course attendee Read case study
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